Skip to main content

What is Undersea Defence Technology (UDT)?

UDT 2024

Europe's leading event for undersea defence and technology.

UDT is the largest event dedicated to undersea defence technology. This multi-faceted exhibition and conference brings together stakeholders from the industry, reflecting the international interest and investment in undersea security and defence solutions. 

Throughout this three-day event, UDT gathers researchers, military end-users, and industry professionals from across the entire supply chain to evaluate, discuss and connect with like-minded industry peers to develop solutions, ranging from subsea to space. The show brings together a vast selection of key members from the international naval community, including senior military officials, European and International Ministries of Defence, technology suppliers, academia, and industry professionals, to assist end users with ongoing and emerging issues and seek valuable solutions.

Interested in joining us in Oslo next March?

Pre-register to attend Enquire to Exhibit


 

Conference

As the only undersea defence technology event to deliver a highly technical conference, you can expect to hear from NATO representatives and industry experts on the international collaboration in development of cutting-edge submarine capabilities.

The UDT 2025 theme 'Innovate, Collaborate, Deliver' embraces the critical need for joint effort in translating these exciting possibilities into tangible solutions.

Learn more

Exhibition

70% of exhibitors regard UDT as the ideal location to meet key prospects.

This year, visitors explored the latest undersea defence technologies from world-renowned defence suppliers including, Babcock, BAE Systems, Kongsberg and SAAB.

What are the benefits of exhibiting at UDT?

Learn more

Visiting

85% of visitors regard UDT as the ideal place to meet key prospects.

UDT offers a range of opportunities to enhance your experience. From our technical conference to networking with industry leaders, exhibitors, and military representatives, you will have numerous chances to connect with your target audience.

What other benefits can you expect from attending?

Learn more

UDT 2025

Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) 2025 returns to Oslo, Norway, for the first time since 2016, and we will be hosting our esteemed event in the NOVA Spektrum Convention Center.

As the largest global event dedicated to undersea defence technology, our exhibition and conference reflect our desire for continuous learning, improvement, and development. The three-day event gathers the defence industry’s brightest minds from Europe and beyond.

The show brings together a vast selection of key members from the international naval community, including senior military officials, European and International Ministries of Defence, technology suppliers, academia, and industry professionals, to assist end users with ongoing and emerging issues and seek valuable solutions.

PLAN YOUR VISIT NOW

NOVA Spektrum

Previous Events

2024

Location: ExCeL, London, United Kingdom
Date: 9 - 11 April, 2024

2023

Location: Rostock, Germany
Date: 9 - 11, May 2023

2022

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Date: 7 - 9, May 2022

2019

Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Date: 13 - 15, May 2019

2018

Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Date: 26 - 28 June, 2018    
 

2017

Location: Bremen, Germany
Date: 30 May - 1 June 2017

2016

Location: Oslo, Norway
Date: 1 - 3 June 2016

2015

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Date: 3 - 5 June, 2015

2014

Location: Liverpool United Kingdom
Date: 26 - 28 June, 2014    

2013

Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date: 18 - 20 June, 2013

2012

Location: Alicante, Spain
Date: 29 - 31 May

2011

Location: London, United Kingdom
Date: 7 - 9 June, 2011

2010

Location: Hamburg, Germany
Date: 8 - 10 June, 2010

The UDT conference was very well organised and stimulating, with a number of excellent speakers and an opportunity to meet with industry colleagues and decision-makers in defence.

- Simon Petitt, Complex System Product Lead, Atlas Elektronik UK