DSEI 2025

DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, Naval, Joint, Security, and International Zones.

Why Attend DSEI London?

Playing a crucial role in bringing together governments, the armed forces and the wider industry together, DSEI UK enables defence and security product manufacturers to get directly in front of military and specialist procurement teams from around the world.

Featuring live demonstrations, presentations, theatre briefings, VIP programmes, and focused networking opportunities and events, the DSEI exhibition brings into sharp focus the importance of integration across the operational domains: maritime, land, air, space, and information.

Where is DSEI 2025

London is hosted every other year at the ExCeL international exhibition and convention centre, located on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock in London Docklands.

ExCeL London
Royal Victoria Dock
1 Western Gateway,
London E16 1XL

Attendees can travel to ExCeL London on the TfL Network (Tube, Elizabeth Line, London Overground, DLR).

2025 DSEI Zones

• Aerospace Zone
  Fully supported by the RAF, DSEI’s expanded Aerospace Zone attracts an unrivaled number of international air force delegations, government officials, OEMs, system manufacturers, integrators, Primes and SMEs.
  Containing the latest in manned and unmanned airborne military capabilities, the DSEI aerospace zone covers the entire aerospace supply chain, providing a unique gateway to accessing the Aerospace sector within the Defence and Security industry.
• Land Zone
  Supported by the British Army, and with an emphasis on Armoured Vehicles, Firearms, Components, Explosives and Soldier Equipment, the DSEI Land Zone is the best opportunity to see first-hand the latest developments and innovations from international exhibitors and to network with Prime contractors looking for the latest technologies to deliver complex equipment programmes.
• Naval Zone
  The Naval Zone is an interactive showcase of the latest vessels and maritime technology. DSEI’s distinctive ExCeL dockside setting enables the showcasing of live maritime capabilities and waterborne demonstrations.
  Fully supported by the Royal Navy and First Sea Lord, the Naval Zone provides unrivalled networking opportunities, insights from key decision makers and the opportunity to see the industry’s latest vessels and naval technologies in action.
• Security Zone
  Dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in security equipment, technologies, strategies and systems, the security zone at DSEI focuses on the latest countermeasures to priority threats such as hybrid warfare, terror attacks, cyber-attacks, and surveillance.
  Offering an opportunity for industry, government, and military security professionals to discover the latest security capabilities, exhibitors include emergency services and those providing innovative technologies in Surveillance, National Security, Border Patrol and Counter-Terrorism.
• Joint Zone
  Designed to showcase the latest innovations shaping a collaborative Defence & Security community, the DSEI Joint Zone features disruptive technologies enabling interoperability across all domains.
  Providing exposure to the MoD’s strategic command as they search for innovative solutions to cross-domain collaboration and an integrated force, the Joint Zone focuses on technologies developed to support applications such as systems integration, battle management, and manned-unmanned teaming.

The DSEI International Pavilions

Built to provide an exclusive experience for SMEs, DSEI International Pavilions are a focal point for national participation, driving return on investment for exhibitors via the hosting of international delegations, enhancement of bi-lateral trade, and offering opportunities to engage with global defence & security sectors.

Image Credit: DSEI

DSEI Exhibition Hubs

Future Tech Hub: The Future Tech Hub at DSEI, brings together Innovation, Cyber and Communication Hubs, providing a meeting place for the defence community to discuss topical subjects

The largest and fastest-growing area of the show, the Future Tech Hub has tripled in size since 2021 and is designed to supports exhibitors looking to break into or strengthen relationships within the defence industry. Exhibiting MoD stakeholders include the UK Strategic Command, DASA, Dstl, Defence & Equipment & Support.

Manufacturing Hub: DSEI’s Manufacturing Hub supports UK manufacturers to break into the defence sector and strengthen their relationships within this industry, including with prime contractors who rely on skills and technology to deliver complex equipment programmes.

SMEs looking to exhibit at DSEI for the first time, can purchase discounted pods through the DSEI Springboard Scheme, aimed at supporting SMEs to achieve new heights and reach new audiences.

Medical Hub: The Medical Hub at DSEI offers practical demonstrations of the latest life-saving technologies and equipment, providing a dedicated area for those at the forefront of military medicine, ranging from senior commanders, policy advisers and planners to doctors and medics operating on the front line.

A robust and responsive defence medical capability is essential to both military and civil contingency operations. The service is being called upon to meet an increasingly broad set of challenges, ranging from support of forward deployed operations to large scale pandemics, both abroad and at home.

Space Hub: The DSEI Space Hub recognises the ever-growing dependency on the domain as global militaries create dedicated branches for space operations. Fully supported and enhanced by Dstl and UK Space Agencies which exhibit within the Hub, DSEI provides a platform to share and discuss next generation technologies.

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“DSEI works in close partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence, the Department of Business and Trade, and the UK Armed Forces. Without their continued influence and support, DSEI would not be able to provide such a range of valuable opportunities for networking and platforms for business. We look forward to seeing you at DSEI 2025” – Grant Burgham, DSEI Director

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