Higher, faster, further …

With impressive growth and increasing international significance, Enforce Tac 2025 has further consolidated its position as the leading trade fair for internal and external security. Attracting around 1,000 exhibitors (730 in 2024) from more than 50 countries and just under 19,000 trade visitors from all over the world (12,300 in 2024), this year’s event once again exceeded expectations and underscored the importance of dialogue between security agencies, industry, government, and the R&D community.

•  New record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers reinforce Enforce Tac’s status as the main platform for the German and international security and defence landscape.
• The growing number of international participants and the high professional calibre of the event underscore Enforce Tac’s role as the key platform for internal and external security in Germany and the rest of Europe
• Successful premieres for the Enforce Tac Stage, the German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue and the Ammo Symposium

“Enforce Tac has established itself as the key gathering for German and international decision-makers and experts from the security and defence landscape. Its sustained growth reflects the ever-increasing need in the industry for dialogue, innovations and practical solutions,” stresses Isabelle Teufert, Exhibition Director of Enforce Tac.

High-calibre forums and symposia stimulate professional exchange

A core component of Enforce Tac 2025 was the extensive supporting programme that put both security policy issues and technological developments under the spotlight. This year, there was particular interest in the German-Nordic Defence Industry Dialogue, which provided a key platform for addressing the current challenges and opportunities in the industry to strengthen cooperation on security policy between Germany and Scandinavia. The event promoted and discussed opportunities for closer cooperation in the security and defence industry. Another successful premiere at Enforce Tac was the Ammo Symposium powered by RWS GmbH. This event addressed the growing demand for ammunition in Europe, challenges in procurement, and innovative approaches to logistics. High-profile experts from industry and official agencies discussed the future development of this strategic market. With its constantly growing programme of forums, symposia and specialist presentations, Enforce Tac is setting new benchmarks in the discussion about security and defence policy. “Our vision is to continue to promote professional dialogue and provide solutions for the security-related challenges of our times,” Teufert continues.

Expanded supporting programme with practical insights

As well as the symposia focusing on strategy and policy issues, Enforce Tac 2025 offered a wide-ranging supporting programme with practical demonstrations and specialist presentations. Live demonstrations of innovative technologies and new equipment enabled visitors to the Enforce Tac Village to experience product innovations from leading manufacturers live in action and learn about their possible applications away from the exhibition stands. The popular Enforce Tac Stage mastered its debut with flying colours. It proved to be a key platform for presentations and discussion panels focusing on cutting-edge solutions and the latest developments in the sector.

Strong encouragement from the political arena

On his visit to the trade fair this year, Bavarian Minister of the Interior Joachim Herrmann made the following point: “In a constantly changing security situation, we need to work together more than ever and find fresh solutions. Innovation and cooperation are the key to effective prevention, but also to law enforcement and defence.”

As well as Minister Herrmann, Vice-Admiral Stawitzki, Bavarian Police Chief Schwald and many VIPs and members of the diplomatic and consular corps were also impressed by the numerous technological developments and trends.

International relevance and preview of Enforce Tac 2026

The growing number of international participants and the high professional calibre of the event underscore Enforce Tac’s role as the key platform for internal and external security in Germany and the rest of Europe “We are seeing how Enforce Tac is constantly evolving and attracting even more trade visitors from all around the world. This affirms our approach of constantly developing the trade fair with new formats and a more targeted supporting programme with a consistent focus on the needs of the security and defence sector,” says Isabelle Teufert.

Save the date

In 2026, the exhibition will grow to fill six halls, covering an area of around 56,000 m². As a result, the Enforce Tac Village will find a new home in the Frankenhalle.

Enforce Tac will take place from 23 to 25 February 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg.