Defense + Security Exhibition

A vendor at a security expo showcases defense technologies to two attendees, who are wearing military outfits.

Find top, mission-critical, and innovative solutions

This is the defense and security expo for finding the best solutions, components, instruments, and system providers of defense technologies from around the world.

Venue

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland, USA 20745

2026 Exhibition Dates and Times

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Tuesday 28 April	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 29 April	10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 30 April	10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Technologies

Are you in the market for thermal cameras, optical filters, detector arrays, hyperspectral imaging cameras, and other defense technologies? The SPIE Defense + Security exhibition is the place to find these and the other featured technologies below:

Cameras and imaging systems
Detectors and sensors
Optical components—lenses, filters, mirrors, misc.
Software
Lasers and systems
Computing and data processing hardware
Test and measurement equipment
Optical coatings and thin films
Laser components, accessories, and laser systems
Electronic and digital imaging equipment

Electronic components
Optomechanical components and devices
Spectroscopy devices and equipment
Fiber optics and accessories
LEDs, OLEDs, and non-laser light sources
Positioning equipment
Electrical and signal analysis equipment
Displays
Materials, abrasives, and chemicals
Nanotechnology products

Interested in becoming a participating company?

Are you a provider of defense technologies looking to exhibit? Learn more at For Exhibitors.

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