European Professional Trade Show for Defense and Dual-Use Drones
October 7–9, 2026 – Palais 2 l’Atlantique in Bordeaux
The leading event for the drone industry
Exhibit at UAV Show 2026, the must-attend event for Europe’s drone professionals
In 2026, UAV Show returns to Bordeaux, bringing together key players from the civil and defense drone sectors. Showcase your solutions, meet decision-makers, and build valuable partnerships in a unique setting combining a trade show, conferences, and live flight demonstrations.
Join us at Palais 2 l’Atlantique, October 7–9, 2026.
2025 Edition Highlights
With over 3,600 professionals and 100 exhibitors, UAV Show 2025 established itself as a leading European platform for both civil and military drones.
A look back at an edition marked by the Defense shift, technological innovation, and new industrial synergies.
This Defense Focus was an undeniable success. The market is entering a phase of structuring and acceleration. Needs are increasing, technologies are becoming more precise, and UAV Show is becoming the place where all of this comes together. Nearly three-quarters of the exhibitors now work with the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the DGA (French Directorate General of Armaments), the Defense Innovation Agency (AID), or industry partners, while continuing their civilian activities. This evolution is taking place within a tense geopolitical context where the war has demonstrated the essential role of drones in military operations, stimulating an unprecedented race for innovation. The organizers are already studying how to adjust the event's pace in the future, in order to adapt to the speed of market innovation and the growing expectations of industry and institutions…,” emphasizes François Baffou, Managing Director of Bordeaux Technowest
François BAFFOU
ACTION FUNDED BY THE REGION NOUVELLE AQUITAINE
