Upcoming Trade Shows Hannover, Germany for Defense

Hannover has had a historically active defense industry. Today, the region between Hannover and Hamburg, a known military testing site, sees increased activity triggered by the ongoing war in the Ukraine. But Hannover is also host to INTERSCHUTZ, which maintains a strong reputation within the larger global defense industry. Editions circle around cutting-edge developments in civil protection, digitalization, and sustainability. The event highlights the pivotal role of technology in enhancing security measures, where digitalization and robotics receive more prominent attention. Key innovations showcased at INTERSCHUTZ, held most recently in 2022, included rescue and fire-fighting robots, drones and the next generation of systems facilitating real-time transmission and evaluation of image, video, and operational data. Digital solutions can no longer be overlooked and fire departments, rescue services and aid organizations are taking note due to their usefulness. In short, their presence makes operations faster, more efficient, and safer. The devastating forest fires in Germany and other nations prompted discussions on strategies for combating such disasters. The trade fair featured specialized fire engines designed for forest fire scenarios. Experts, acknowledging the impact of global climate changes, anticipate conditions in Central Europe resembling those in southern countries. The need for cross-border collaboration, experience sharing and innovative civil protection concepts became evident. Sustainability emerged as a third major theme at INTERSCHUTZ. Here electrically powered vehicles had their moment to step into the limelight as the future of fire departments and rescue services. The 2022 edition saw the unveiling of the Electric Panther, the world's first electrically powered airfield fire engine. Rosenbauer City (a special, themed area of the trade fair) provided a tangible glimpse into future firefighting technologies. Even with a tighter focus on civil security, INTERSCHUTZ proves itself to be an essential element of Hannover’s defense industry, which now extends beyond the purely military.