European Professional Trade Show for Drones
Defense and Dual
October 7–9, 2026
Palais 2 l’Atlantique in Bordeaux
Attend UAV Show, Europe’s leading professional drone event
From 7 to 9 October 2026, UAV Show welcomes you to Bordeaux at the Palais 2 l’Atlantique for three days dedicated to innovation and the uses of civil, defence and dual-use drone technologies. Meet the key industry players, discover the latest technologies, exchange with experts, and take part in a rich programme of panel discussions and live flight demonstrations. Whether you are a contracting authority, operator, industrial player, institutional stakeholder, defence sector representative, or any other professional user, UAV Show is the must-attend event to identify tomorrow’s solutions, expand your network and accelerate your projects.
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Bordeaux, a leading strategic hub for the drone sector in Europe
Discover why Bordeaux is a prime location for the drone industry, with over 20 years of expertise, a flight corridor stretching more than 100 km along the Atlantic coast, and a major European ecosystem bringing together 3,400 companies and 47,000 jobs. At the heart of a 3,372-hectare hub featuring an international airport, it hosts 9 major industrial groups and already represents 10% of regional employment (with a target of 50,000 jobs by 2030).
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7 & 8 october
Exhibition & Round Tables
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9 october
Demo Day
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110
Exhibitors
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4,000
Professionals
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
News
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Interview
Drones, AI and Autonomous Swarms: Serge Chaumette’s Analysis
19/05/2026
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Interview
TEKEVER: civil and military drones, AI innovation and European sovereignty
05/05/2026
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Interview
General Stéphane Canitrot: Role, Drones and Strategy at the Ministry of the Armed Forces
30/04/2026
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ACTION FUNDED BY THE REGION NOUVELLE AQUITAINE
