Jennifer Sosa
Jennifer.Sosa@trade.gov 
U.S. Commercial Service
Arlington, Virginia

Europe is moving fast. Get in the room with the people shaping its defense requirements.

Registration is now open for the Transatlantic Defense Industry Access Forum 2026 — a curated program connecting qualified U.S. aerospace and defense companies directly with senior NATO, government, military, and industry decision-makers across three critical European markets. This is not a trade show; it is targeted market access.

Why These Markets. Why Now.
Europe is accelerating defense investment — creating opportunities for U.S. companies with the technologies and capabilities needed to meet emerging requirements.

• POLAND — Projected $55 billion in defense spending in 2026 — approximately 4.8% of GDP — with major investment in air defense, artillery, and other critical capabilities.
• UKRAINE — A dedicated Krakow engagement focused on defense modernization, emerging requirements, NATO interoperability, and Ukraine's future security needs.
• ITALY — $38B+ in annual defense spending, with growing focus on air systems, munitions, and European defense industrial priorities.

Built for High-Priority Defense Technologies
Particularly relevant for companies in:
UAS | C-UAS | Deep Precision Strike | Advanced Defense Technologies

What You Get:

• Direct access to senior NATO, government, MOD, U.S. Government, and industry representatives.
• Market intelligence on defense priorities, requirements, and procurement.
• Business development opportunities with European counterparts, primes, and potential partners.
• Three strategic markets in one focused engagement.

Led by U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, with additional U.S. Ambassadors and senior leaders from NATO, Poland, and Italy participating.

Who's Coming?

• Poland
  • U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose
  • Minister of National Defence of Poland
  • Senior Polish MOD, Armaments Agency, and defense industry officials
• Ukraine
  • BRAVE1
  • Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
  • NATO Innovation Bodies
• Italy
  • U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Tilman J. Fertitta
  • Italian National Armaments Directorate (NAD)
  • U.S. Embassy Representatives

Locations & Dates:

• Warsaw, Nov. 9, 2026
• Krakow (Ukraine programming), Nov. 10, 2026
• Rome, Nov. 12, 2026

Registration:
Space is limited and qualified companies will be accepted on a first-come basis, or until capacity is reached.

• Registration Open: Sept. 8, 2026

Participation & Fee:
U.S. firms providing or promoting U.S. products and services that are interested in entering or expanding their business in Europe.

• Registration Fee: $3,000
• Additional Participant: $1,000