Hellenic Pavilion at AUSA 2026: A Successful Presence, Meaningful Connections and New Opportunities

The Hellenic Pavilion successfully concluded its participation at the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition 2026 in Washington, D.C., marking the 13th consecutive year of Greece’s dynamic presence at one of the world’s leading defense exhibitions.

The event concluded on a highly positive and productive note, bringing together Greek defense companies, U.S. industry representatives, institutional stakeholders, and international partners. The strong participation of Greek companies showcased the innovation, expertise, and technological capabilities of Greece’s defense industry, while creating valuable opportunities for networking, business development, and future cooperation.

Enterprise Greece played an active role in organizing and promoting the Hellenic Pavilion, supporting the outward-looking strategy of the Greek economy and the international expansion of Greek businesses. The participation of the official delegation of the General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence further underscored the strategic importance of Greece’s presence and its commitment to deepening transatlantic cooperation.

Beyond the exhibition floor, a series of parallel events complemented the Hellenic Pavilion’s presence, enhancing engagement with key stakeholders and reinforcing the strategic and commercial dimensions of Greece’s participation.

• The “Assessing the U.S. Market” Seminar prepare Greek Companies for the U.S. Market

Ahead of AUSA 2026, the Assessing the U.S. Market seminar provided participating Greek companies with valuable insights into the U.S. defense market, its business environment, and the opportunities and challenges involved in establishing a presence in this highly competitive sector. The seminar served as an important preparatory initiative, equipping exhibitors with knowledge to help them maximize their participation and pursue international business opportunities more effectively.

• Official Inauguration Ceremony

The official inauguration ceremony marked a key moment in the Hellenic Pavilion’s participation, celebrating the presence of Greek companies and reaffirming Greece’s commitment to promoting its defense industry, technological capabilities, and international partnerships.

• Hellenic Pavilion Official Reception

The Hellenic Pavilion reception brought together representatives of industry, government, and institutional stakeholders in a setting dedicated to strengthening professional relationships and advancing dialogue between Greece, the United States, and allied nations. It further highlighted the importance of international cooperation in fostering innovation and developing long-term defense partnerships.

• Meeting at Lockheed Martin

A meeting at Lockheed Martin provided an opportunity to strengthen dialogue with a leading U.S. defense industry stakeholder and explore areas of mutual interest, technological collaboration, and potential future partnerships.

• A Breakfast strategy session with General James L. Jones, President, Chairman and Founder of Jones Group International

Organized by our affiliated office in Washington, the closed-door strategy session, tailored specifically for Greece’s premier defense executives participating at AUSA’s Hellenic Pavillion, offered an additional setting for professional networking and meaningful exchanges among participants, creating space to strengthen relationships, share perspectives, and explore new avenues for cooperation in a more informal environment.

Together, the exhibition and its parallel events created a comprehensive platform for promoting Greek defense capabilities, facilitating business connections, and advancing new opportunities for collaboration.

A warm thank you to all participating companies, institutional representatives, partners, and visitors who contributed to this successful and productive initiative.

The Hellenic Pavilion’s participation at AUSA 2026 marks another important milestone for the Greek defense industry—and a strong foundation for future partnerships, international growth, and continued Greek–American cooperation.