The 16th Future Forces Exhibition & Forum (FFF) took place at the PVA Expo exhibition center in Prague from October 16-18, 2024. Arlen also presented its exhibition stand.
Future Forces Exhibition & Forum is one of the largest industry events in the Czech Republic, focusing on defense and security. It is the second most important international meeting of this industry in the country, after IDET in Brno.
The FFF 2024 program focused on topics such as autonomous systems, the development of robotics and artificial intelligence, counterterrorism, the future of land and air forces, airspace defense, and countering chemical, biological, and radiation threats. The exhibition also included presentations of modern technologies related to individual equipment, weaponry, personal protection, military and crisis medicine, crisis management, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and simulations. The event showcased innovative technologies and cutting-edge solutions aimed at enhancing internal security and strengthening the country’s resilience. This was further evidenced by the presence of high-ranking guests, including the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, and Minister of Defense, Jana Černochová.
This year’s edition brought together over 320 exhibitors from 35 countries, with exhibits spread across six halls. Polish companies were also among them, although the largest players, including those belonging to the Polish Armaments Group (PGZ), and private companies with significant market shares, were absent. The Polish companies’ stands were scattered across various halls at PVA Expo, preventing the creation of a unified national section, a common practice at international exhibitions.
