Working Party on the Defence Industry Away-Days

Meeting of experts / officials
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Practical information

Date

9 - 11 September 2026

Location

Dublin, Ireland

Organiser

Department of Defence

The Defence Industry Working Party Away Days foster shared understanding and collaboration through visits and discussions, supporting European strategic autonomy and a resilient, competitive, technologically-advanced defence industrial base.

The Away Days are designed to deepen cooperation and share understanding across the European defence sector. Through targeted visits and focused thematic discussions, the programme will highlight Ireland’s strengths in key emerging areas, including maritime innovation, critical infrastructure protection, and space-based technologies.