IDET

The most successful trade show focused on strengthening defense and security took place at the Brno Exhibition Centre. The 18th IDET international fair, together with the PYROS and ISET fairs, was a comprehensive showcase of new technologies and options for countering various security risks. This year, more than 650 exhibiting companies from 35 countries were featured and over 35 thousand visitors visited the fairs in the course of three days.

Three key industrial cooperation agreements were signed today at IDET between Czech companies and Lockheed Martin in the framework of the project to acquire 24 F-35A Lightning II aircraft for the Czech Army.

In his opening speech at IDET, PYROS and ISET, President Petr Pavel stressed the importance of closer cooperation within the EU and NATO. He described the security and defence of the country as a common task for all citizens, who must have the will to defend what matters.

The new Czech Pandur 8x8 EVO vehicle, presented by Tatra Defence Vehicle, a CSG Group company, had its world premiere at IDET. It is not just a vehicle, but an entire modular platform with its own ecosystem, in the development and production of which the Czech Republic participates in more than two thirds. The symbolic christening was performed by the Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová, who bravely hit the world's newest vehicle with a stream of champagne in front of a crowd of journalists.

Located beneath Špilberk Castle, AURA is a company founded in April 1989 by the Engelsmann family from Brno. Over the course of 35 years, it has grown from a former production cooperative into the largest Czech exporter of information systems for military logistics.

Delegations from more than 50 countries witnessed a spectacular opening ceremony. The traditional flypast of the Army Squadron and the parade of the Czech Army Honour Guard unit were also present. Speeches were delivered from the podium by dozens of distinguished speakers, including the President of the Czech Republic and three Ministers of Defence - the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Congo.

This year's IDET will witness the world premiere of the new generation armoured vehicle Pandur 8x8 EVO from the Czech company Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), part of the CSG technology and industry group. The unveiling of the new vehicle will take place on 28 May, the first day of the fair.

Twinzo develops and delivers an advanced platform for live 3D digital twins, enabling real-time visualization and management of physical assets. While widely used in industrial environments, Twinzo is increasingly being adopted in the defence and security sectors.

Dronetag is a Czech technology company developing advanced solutions for the safe and effective operation of drones.