ABOUT

The only exhibition in France entirely dedicated to defence aerospace

Organised at Air Base 106 Bordeaux-Mérignac, AD2S brings together the entire defence aerospace support and services ecosystem, including armed forces, institutions, industry leaders, and technology stakeholders.

Over the course of three days, industry representatives, armed forces, institutions, and experts come together to discuss strategic challenges, technological innovation, and operational solutions related to military fleet support.

Held under the joint patronage of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, the event forms part of a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening:

Operational fleet availability
Industrial sovereignty
The resilience of support chains
Skills and workforce readiness

AD2S aims to connect strategic thinking, industrial solutions, and operational implementation in response to the evolving missions of the armed forces.

What makes AD2S unique

AD2S is more than just an exhibition event, it is a platform dedicated to supporting operational capabilities.

The event stands out through its ability to:

Bring together institutional decision-makers, industry leaders, and operational end users
Identify concrete needs expressed by the armed forces
Encourage high-value, solution-oriented discussions
Create continuity between industrial strategy, innovation, and skills development
Embed military aerospace MRO challenges within a long-term strategic vision

AD2S creates a unique environment for dialogue between operational needs and industrial solutions.

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Event highlights

AD2S is built around five key pillars:

Indoor and outdoor exhibition

Live operational ground demonstrations of military equipment

Pre-scheduled business meetings

High-level conferences

Careers forum

Participant profiles

AD2S brings together stakeholders involved in defence aerospace support from France and around the world

Industry and Institutions

Armed forces in operational maintenance (MCO)

ASD industry in operational maintenance (MCO)

Air equipment logistics

Procurement and support contracts for air operators

Industrial strategy in ASD in operational maintenance (MRO)

R&D and engineering in aerospace, security and defence

Aerospace quality

Design and engineering

Training and talent development

Engineering schools

Universities

Military academies

Training centres for initial and continuing education

Recruitment agencies

Professional associations

The event is designed to bring together decision-makers, industry leaders, operational personnel, and emerging talent in a secure, professional environment.

View the 2024 participant list