_ INTERNACIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY EXIBITION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Presentation of FEINDEF Foundation Technical details FEINDEF Exhibition
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Activities Sustainable, safe and European Defence accessible exhibition supply chain
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Sponsors Institutional support Information of interest 01
PRESENTATION OF FEINDEF EXHIBITION
FEINDEF is the most The International Defence and Security Exhibition is organized by the FEINDEF important defence and Foundation, with the institutional support of the Ministry of Defence. Following the success security event held in spain. of its first edition held in May 2019 in Madrid, a second edition has been organized for 3, 4 and 5 November 2021. In its second edition, the The robustness and economic projection organization expects the of the defence and security markets, with a attendance of more than 60 turnover of more than 5,900 million euros per year, make it essential today more than ever to foreign delegations and 300 consolidate this event and gear it toward a wide and multidisciplinary audience, ranging from exhibitors over the course of professionals of the Spanish Administration, three days in november 2021. the industry, the Armed Forces, and the State Security Forces, to public and private organizations.
The first edition of FEINDEF had an extensive programme of conferences, round tables and forums in which topics relating to defence, employment, innovation, women, sustainability, dual technologies, cybersecurity, etc., were addressed.
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For the 2021 edition, FEINDEF The activity plan to be developed expects to welcome more seeks to reaffirm this exhibition as the than 20,000 professionals in most important defence and security an exhibition space of 31,000 event held in Spain, by creating square metres, designed for the a space in which new networking exchange of information and opportunities are generated among advice on needs and solutions the exhibitors and the international the industry can provide. delegations, national authorities and visitors in general.
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FEINDEF FOUNDATION
The FEINDEF Foundation is a private non- Contribute to the reinforcement of a profit foundation whose mission is to modern image of the Spanish Defence promote, in European society in general, and Industry, integrated in Europe and projected in Spanish society in particular, awareness abroad, with the aim of becoming a driver of Security and Defence related matters, of scientific and technical innovation, bringing to light the importance of defence integration of key social sectors and fostering industry and technology and its commitment a culture of defence. to scientific and technical research and innovation, as a driver of economic and Promote and give visibility to the scientific technological development and of social and technical R&D+i activities of the integration. Industry in general, and Defence and Security in particular, in public research The FEINDEF Foundation also aims to provide bodies, in universities, and also in the continuity to holding FEINDEF on a biennial General State Administration bodies, in basis, taking charge of the planning and order to enable and disseminate its values in implementation of the second edition to be society. Boost technology transfer from the held in November 2021. field of Defence and Security to society in general, so that it benefits from its progress. Its purposes include the following: Foster the internationalization and integration of the Spanish Defence and Security Industry, especially in the framework programmes and consortia of the European Union.
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On 13 November 2020, at the first meeting of associate companies and to promote the its Board of Trustees, the FEINDEF Foundation development of the sectors that comprise it, approved the appointment of Julián García taking advantage of the technological link that Vargas as its new President with the aim of unites them and making the common interest providing an impetus for the Spanish defence compatible with the singularities of each of industry and facilitating its internationalization. the associate companies. TEDAE’s mission also entails representing and promoting its associates Julián García Vargas has conveyed his both nationally and internationally. commitment to making the FEINDEF Foundation www.tedae.org a true instrument that will enable Spanish industry, and in particular the Defence industry, to occupy the prominent place it deserves AESMIDE, the Association of Contractors in Spain and to project an external image of with Public Administrations, was founded in modernity and innovation in keeping with reality. 1984 as a point of contact between goods and services suppliers and the Ministry of Defence. Members of the Foundation: The association represents its associates in dealings with national and international bodies Spanish Ministry of Defence and fosters cooperation between the public and https://www.defensa.gob.es/ private sectors in order to propose solutions to needs and ensure mutually beneficial TEDAE was founded in February 2009 as the development. Spanish Association of Defence, Security, www.aesmide.es Aeronautics and Space technology companies. Its mission is to provide a voice for its 77
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
FEINDEF 2019, held from 29 to 31 May 2019, managed to bring together over 150 exhibitors from 12 different countries, including the main companies of the sector. Due to the high demand which arose upon dissemination of the event details, the initial exhibition space had to be expanded.
14.000 156 square metres of exhibitors from 12 countries exhibition space 19% 153 international accredited journalists companies
68% 46 of professionals came from the official delegations from 32 industry sector countries and 4 agencies 21,6% were from Ministries and Official 12.873 Delegations, while the remainder came professional visitors from various sectors in the field
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FEINDEF 2019 was visited by national and International delegations, high-level international authorities from the Defence government authorities and international and Security field, and also by authorities armed and security forces. from the Spanish Ministries of Industry, Trade and Tourism; and Science, Innovation Senior members of the Defence Staff, Army, Navy and Air Force. and Universities. Senior members of the Guardia Civil, For the 2021 edition, square metres National Police Force and Civil Protection. have been doubled with a view to accommodating a greater number of Ambassadors, military attachés and/or participating companies. FEINDEF is Ministry of the Interior advisers accredited expecting over 20,000 visitors, who in Spain. will meet up in 31,000 square metres of exhibition space designed for the exchange Official delegates from international of information and advice in the supply agencies and organizations. chain field. Senior executives of companies, agencies and organizations in the sector. VISITOR PROFILES Company sales and purchasing Authorities from the Spanish Ministries representatives. of Defence; the Interior; Industry, Trade and Tourism; Science, Innovation Specialized national and international and Universities; Foreign Affairs and media. Cooperation; Economy, etc.
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ACCESS TO HALL 10
Link 10>8
Link 8>10 hall&plan
ACCESS Total: 31,000.00 m2 TO HALL 8 Stand 3x3 Stand 6x3 Stand 6x10 Free design stand Institutional space Meeting rooms
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ACTIVITIES
The conferences seek to These conferences will focus challenges in Europe and encourage the opportunity on the most demanding adjacent regions, covering to learn and discuss key security challenges that alliances and cooperation in issues in Europe, North nations must face, and an international context. Africa, the Middle East also the way of developing During FEINDEF 21, bilateral and South America, and deploying emerging and multilateral meetings among others, the aim technologies to achieve will be held between being to boost European and maintain a competitive General State Administration cooperation in defence technological advantage bodies and international and security matters in defence and security government entities. High- through funding, research capabilities. level events will also be and the development of held, entailing the signing technological capabilities, as In response to the new of international agreements, a main pillar of the European European Defence Action contracts, strategy launches, Defence Action Plan (EDAP) Plan, FEINDEF 2021 will plans of interest to industry, etc. and the European Defence focus its expert meetings Fund (EDF). on defence and security
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SUSTAINABLE, SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE EXHIBITION
At FEINDEF we are fully Among these objectives, sustainability, which has become an obligation for all committed to and aligned companies and organizations, holds a with Agenda 2030 and the prominent place. FEINDEF understands that the present cannot be faced without Sustainable Development commitment to the future from the standpoint Goals (SDGs), which are a of respect for the planet and society. universal call to action to The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, end poverty, protect the Conventions and Exhibitions) sector is currently highly relevant due to its ability planet and improve the lives to impact the environment. Therefore, and and prospects of people in line with IFEMA’s recommendations, FEINDEF has designed a proposal of a everywhere. markedly sustainable nature, both in the activity spaces and at the stands of the companies that will be participating in this edition of the event.
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The organization of FEINDEF, faithful to the SDGs, has entrusted the management and development of the exhibition to Grupo Metalia,
a company with more than 15 years of experience in the management of exhibitions and events in general, which is firmly committed to applying the production and consumption model based on Circular Economy to the trade fair sector. FEINDEF exhibitors who opt for the turnkey stand formula, in its various forms and sizes, thus hire complete equipment with the assurance of quality finishes and the guarantee that all materials are reused. In the design stand area, Grupo Metalia designs and produces the meeting areas, conference rooms and rest areas for FEINDEF. Exhibitors and professional visitors
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will be able to enjoy modern and functional international delegations, as well as the exhibitors spaces made with recycled materials in themselves, will benefit from this system. the knowledge that a commitment has been made to reuse 75% of the structures. The BSafe technological plan covers The same commitment will also apply to everything, from calculating capacity in real exhibiting companies that contract design time and ensuring the correct use of masks, and production services for ephemeral to checking the body temperature of those architecture directly with FEINDEF. present in IFEMA halls 8 and 10 where the exhibition will take place.
BUSINESS SAFE EVENT The system also permits security to be reinforced with regard to the movements of the international delegations and VIPs, both in FEINDEF 2021 will have a Technological Plan their journeys in official vehicles provided by that is both comprehensive and pioneering the organization and in the monitoring of the in the trade fair sector. Under the BSafe work plan and visits within the exhibition halls. (Business Safe Event) seal, Grupo Metalia, the company in charge of managing and Grupo Metalia’s comprehensive security plan, developing the exhibition, will implement which is far more ambitious and complete a modern artificial intelligence system than standard plans in the trade fair sector, adapted at all times to current health also provides FEINDEF 2021 exhibitors with regulations. the ability to monitor and trace critical assets, ensuring control of sensitive material in real Professional visitors, official national and time, regardless of its size.
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EUROPEAN DEFENCE SUPPLY CHAIN
FEINDEF will bring together the mobilization of human and economic resources and therefore have a strong socio- main actors of the European labour impact, especially at regional level. Defence supply chain. As is the case at international level, the profile of defence companies is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, FEINDEF will bring together the main actors including micro-enterprises, that represent of the European Defence supply chain. the supply chain. In general, and as occurs in many countries, the defence industry is led by a few driving- The various subsectors that make up force companies, which have the capability the Defence and Security sector include to design, develop and produce complete numerous capabilities, distributed among systems. Coexisting with these is a business a large number of companies, which need network of more flexible and dynamic SMEs, to be preserved and enhanced and are which specialize in the design, development characterized by their high technological and/or production of different subsystems content, including disruptive technologies , that are incorporated into the supply making this sector more dynamic and giving chain of the leading companies for their it greater projection. subsequent integration. FEINDEF will bring together the main actors The weapon systems provided by the of the European Defence and Security industry are generally characterized by supply chain, adding value as it is a meeting their complexity, multi-purpose nature and place to establish the necessary strategic high technological level, developed over alliances among the different supply chain long periods of time and with short series companies at international level. productions. They involve a significant
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SPONSORS
// Global Partners
NAVANTIA
Spanish state-owned company, an international reference in the design and construction of high technology military and civilian vessels, with over 300 years of history developing Defence strategies and striving for cutting-edge technology.
Navantia is a member of the Spanish Association for Quality and its Defence Committee, the TEDAE Quality Committee and the Ministry of Defence Mixed Defence and Industry Committee. One of its main characteristics is its quest to project the Spanish brand worldwide.
After competing with other important companies in the Defence and Security sector through a regulated and transparent procedure, it has been chosen as the main sponsor and the outstanding image of FEINDEF 2021.
https://www.navantia.es/es/
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// Ecosystem Partners
INDRA
One of the leading global technology and consulting companies, Indra is a world leader in providing proprietary solutions in specific segments in Transport and Defence markets, and the leading firm in Digital Transformation Consultancy and Information Technologies in Spain and Latin America through its affiliate Minsait. In 2019 Indra’s revenues totalled 3,204 million euros, it employed more than 49,000 people, had a local presence in 46 countries, and business operations in over 140 countries.
https://www.indracompany.com/
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// Ecosystem Partners
JOHN COCKERILL
A mechanical engineering group headquartered in Seraing, Belgium, the company’s main activity entails providing state-of-the-art technological solutions on a large scale to respond to the needs of our times: preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, ensuring sustainable production, fighting insecurity and facilitating access to renewable energy.
https://www.johncockerilldefense.es/
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// Ecosystem Partners
ITP AERO
Headquartered in Zamudio, Bizkaia, ITP Aero is a worldwide reference in the aeronautical and industrial engines market, participating in all phases of the product life-cycle, from the design phase to support and maintenance.
In its over 30 years of history, ITP Aero has consolidated itself as the ninth company in the world for aeronautical engines and components. It currently participates in the main aeronautical programmes for commercial and defence aviation.
https://www.itpaero.com/es/
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// Ecosystem Partners
TECNOBIT
The engineering company of the Oesía Group which, through its constant innovative effort, has become a clear international reference in Communications, Security and Defence. It supplies the main countries of the world with the most advanced developments in Avionics, Optronics, Tactics and Secure Communications, Simulation and Inhibitors.
https://grupooesia.com/tecnobit/
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// Industry Partners
ESCRIBANO MECHANICAL & ENGINEERING
A Spanish company at the forefront of technology and innovation, which designs and manufactures Complex Defence Systems at its facilities in Alcalá de Henares. Its vocation for innovation and the development of new technologies has resulted in continuous growth, enhanced by the upgrading of its facilities, the expansion of its production capacities, the search for new advanced technologies, and investment in human capital.
Escribano M&E is currently an international reference in Complex Defence Systems. Its products include, on the one hand, stabilized platforms for land, naval and air applications and, on the other hand, the integral design, development and production of thermal cameras and sensors for border surveillance.
https://www.eme-es.com/
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// Industry Partners
GDELS- SANTA BARBARA
General Dynamics European Land Systems is a European-based business unit of General Dynamics Corporation. Located in Madrid, Spain, its products range from armoured combat vehicles to amphibious bridges and ferry systems. It was established as the European arm of General Dynamics in 2003, however its roots in global defence go back more than 470 years. It currently has around 2,400 highly qualified employees in Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Spain and Switzerland.
https://grupooesia.com/tecnobit/
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// Industry Partners
LEONARDO HISPANIA
A Spanish company that operates in both the civil and industrial defence sectors. At national level, its main objective is to consolidate itself as a centre of excellence, and also to establish itself as a contact point for the Leonardo Group in Spain and to support its entire product portfolio, as well as to undertake the highest level of its production in Spanish territory, thus providing technology and know-how to the national industrial network.
It is currently in an expansion process beyond Spanish borders, with a view to achieving a significant presence in other geographical areas and becoming an international reference for the Spanish industry.
http://www.leonardohispania.es/
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// Industry Partners
SASCORP
A Spanish company with over 15 years of experience in the defence sector, consolidated as a leading R&D+i company. The company works to offer innovative and state-of-the-art solutions to its customers, with a view to providing them with the most advanced products and services in the market. It specializes in the design, development and optimization of land systems, armoured vehicles, weapon systems, and MALE/HALE-type UGVs and UAVs.
https://www.sascorp.es/
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// Technology Partners
HEROUX DEVTEK (CESA)
CESA was founded in 1989 on the Spanish Government’s initiative, in view of the opportunity to improve the international position of the Spanish aeronautics accessories industry as a result of the commitment acquired in the development phase of the Eurofighter Programme. The original seed was sown by CASA’s Accessories Division, which became CESA in July 1989 pursuant to a share agreement between CASA and LUCAS AEROSPACE, both companies being of renowned prestige in the civil and military aeronautics field.
It was acquired by the Canadian group Héroux-Devtek in 2017, with a view to increasing the company’s presence in the European market and thereby obtaining access to various key aircraft programmes.
https://cesa.aero/index.php?option=com_ content&view=article&id=41:inicio
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INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
The International Foundation, the exhibition support through its organizer, highlighting the participation in international Defence and international and strategic meetings, conferences and Security Exhibition nature of this industrial marketing, in addition to (FEINDEF) is sector. visits to the exhibition by the authorities and staff of this supported by public FEINDEF continues to gain ministry. institutions. support with backing from the Ministry of the Interior, The Ministries of Science, Initially the Ministry of which endorses the event’s Innovation and Universities; Defence entered into a approach to security Foreign Affairs and General Action Protocol with and incorporates the Cooperation; Transport, the TEDAE and AESMIDE participation of the Guardia Mobility and Urban Agenda, associations, thereby Civil and the National Police have also joined FEINDEF, as providing institutional Force into the exhibition. have organizations and entities support to FEINDEF. such as CDTI (Centre for the Similarly, the Ministry Development of Industrial Subsequently the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Technology) and ICEX of Defence and the main Tourism, through the State (Spanish Institute of Foreign associations of the Defence Secretariat for Trade and Trade), which participate in and Security sector, TEDAE the General Secretariat conferences, meetings and and AESMIDE, signed the for Industry and Small and with their own stands, adding deed of incorporation that Medium-sized Enterprises, technological and international established the FEINDEF also provides institutional marketing value.
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The Defence and Security industry involves a multitude of institutions that have to cooperate for its proper functioning, not only at state level but also at regional level, since it is an industry that is present in all Spanish regions, especially in those of particular interest as drivers for territorial cohesion.
This task of incorporating the Spanish Administration into the institutional support of FEINDEF continues and will culminate with the Honorary Committee, which will be made up of institutional authorities and the main authorities of the Defence and Security sector and
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INFORMATION OF INTEREST
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