Nicosia: "BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026," the largest defense and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded. The event took place from February 26-27 at the Pavilion Hall in Nicosia, organized by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. It was held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus, supported by the Cyprus Police and other bodies. The conference segment was implemented in collaboration with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG-DEFIS / ENDR).
According to Cyprus News Agency, the conference included presentations and special sessions featuring representatives from official bodies of the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union, along with companies from the domestic, Greek, and international defense industries. At the opening, an address was delivered by the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides. Notable attendees included the Minister of Defence, Vasilis Palmas; the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Constantinos Fytiris; the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou; the Deputy Chief of the National Guard, Major General Neophytos Pachoulides; and the Deputy Chief of the Cyprus Police, Panikos Stavrou.
Thirty-five companies and entities from Cyprus, Greece, and other European countries participated, with over 500 delegates attending from official state bodies, the National Guard, the Security Forces, and private sector entities within the defense industry sector. The conference themes focused on the Defense Industry Strategy of Cyprus, EU financial tools for defense reinforcement of member states, new technologies on the modern battlefield, and lessons from recent conflicts.
For the first time, the exhibition segment was open to the general public, allowing visitors to view defense and dual-use systems developed by participating companies, as well as systems used by the National Guard, the Cyprus Police, and the Security Forces. Agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed, including a strategic cooperation agreement between Hellas Sat, the French Space Agency (CNES), Thales Alenia Space, and Safran Data Systems for the development of an optical communications system for the future Hellas Sat 5 satellite.
The successful completion of BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026 marks a milestone for the development of Cyprus's domestic defense and security ecosystem, showcasing the potential for significant advancements in national security and economic resilience through coordinated efforts by state bodies, European institutions, and the private sector.