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Why participate TECHNODAY?
Technoday is a specialized B2B event for defense technology and military mobility, organized by Arquus, part of John Cockerill Defense. The event brings together representatives of the armed forces, defense companies, technology developers and research institutions to discover and evaluate innovative solutions for the military applications of tomorrow.
Technoday is organized every two years in France, in locations suitable for technological demonstrations and the testing of military vehicles. The 2023 edition took place on the plateau of Satory near Versailles, while the fifth edition in 2025 was organized on the military site of Beynes. The event combines product presentations, technical workshops, demonstrations and professional exchanges.
The main topics are military mobility, robotics, hybrid drives, vehicle protection, digitalization and industrial innovation. During the 2025 edition, 24 technological innovations were presented, including the Hornet Air Guard anti-drone system and the modular hybrid robot DRAILER. Integrated solutions from Arquus and John Cockerill Defense were also shown on military vehicles such as the SCARABEE, SHERPA and VAB.
An additional component is the Challenge Innovation Arquus, which involves students and young engineers in the development of future defence technology. In 2025, more than 370 candidates took part in this innovation competition.
Technoday distinguishes itself from traditional defence trade fairs by its specialised character and emphasis on practice-oriented demonstrations, technical knowledge exchange and cooperation between industry, government and armed forces. The event provides a professional platform to assess new technologies and explore future defense applications.
Themes
- Military vehicles, mobility and armored systems
- Robotics, autonomous vehicles and remote control
- Defence systems, vehicle protection and anti-drone technology
- Hybrid drives, electrification and energy management
- Digitalisation, connectivity and smart maintenance technology
- Industrial innovation, simulation and advanced manufacturing techniques
Target audience
Technoday focuses on military personnel, defense organizations, government agencies, engineers, research institutions and industrial partners who are active in the development, production and application of military vehicles and defense technology. The event is particularly relevant for procurement managers, technical specialists, R&D managers, project leaders and decision-makers within the defence industry. Technology companies, academic partners and selected students and young engineers also participate to explore innovations and explore collaboration opportunities.
Getting there
Technoday takes place in varying locations in France, with the 2025 edition being organized at the military site of Beynes, west of Paris. Beynes can be reached by car via the road network around Versailles and Paris and by public transport via Beynes station, served by Transilien line N from Paris-Montparnasse. International visitors can travel via Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports. Because the event can take place on a military site, prior registration, access control and specific visitor instructions are important. Parking facilities, possible shuttle services and the accessibility of the 2027 edition have yet to be confirmed by the organizer.
Exhibitors and visitors
Technoday presented 24 technological demonstrations during the 2025 edition in France and involved more than 370 participants in the corresponding student innovation competition; Official numbers of exhibitors, event visitors and countries represented have not been published. The event focuses on invited defense professionals, military personnel, industrial partners, and researchers evaluating technological solutions and developing strategic collaborations.
