Future Forces 2026 to showcase defense innovation in Prague

The 16th edition of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum (FF26) is scheduled to take place from October 21–23, 2026, at PVA EXPO PRAGUE in the Czech Republic. The event is expected to host over 500 exhibitors from 38 countries and attract more than 9,000 professional visitors and 1,000 official delegates.

The exhibition will focus on emerging military technologies, including unmanned systems, counter-drone technology, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, cybersecurity, and advanced communications. The program includes approximately 40 conferences and workshops addressing land, air, cyber, and space operations, with a focus on NATO cooperation and military interoperability.

Participating companies such as Mehler Protection will showcase personal protection solutions, including modular body armor systems, ballistic helmets, and shields. Mehler Protection plans to demonstrate various configurations, such as the M.U.S.T. system and the ExoM II load-distribution system, alongside ballistic plates from Craig International Ballistics.