Bringing together key stakeholders from across Europe and around the world, Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) is the premier three-day event dedicated to advancing undersea security and defence solutions. Focused on fostering collaboration and continuous learning, UDT enables experts to tackle evolving challenges and develop innovative solutions that address the increasing complexity of global threats.

The event attracts a wide range of participants from the international naval community, including NATO representatives, senior military officials, European and global Ministries of Defence, technology suppliers, academia, and industry experts. Together, they work to address emerging issues and develop valuable solutions for the undersea defence sector. 

 

UDT Attendance

Why is UDT important to the undersea defence community?

Specialist
Exhibition

UDT 2025 - exhibition

The exhibition features cutting-edge technologies from top suppliers like Anschutz, Babcock, BAE Systems, and SAAB, offering opportunities to engage with key stakeholders.

What are the benefits of showcasing your capabilities at UDT?

NATO and
Host-nation MoD

Ministry of Defence and NATO

Connect with key decision-makers, including NATO, senior military officials, and global defence ministries. Engage with influential stakeholders shaping defence strategies and procurement decisions, and collaborate on the future of undersea defence innovation.

Networking Opportunities

UDT Networking

UDT provides multiple networking opportunities, including “Power Hours Networking” for targeted meetings and the "MeetMe" platform for scheduling in advance.
Day 2 features an on-site drinks reception and an off-site event for more casual conversations.

Technical
Conference

Exhibition and technical conference

The conference addresses evolving defence needs with expert insights on AI, autonomous systems, and underwater technologies from academia, military and industry perspectives.

Interested in learning more about the conference theme?

B1

51%

Increase in serving military and VIP attendance

B2

85%

Attendees welcomed the multiple opportunities to network

UDT Networking

88%

Visitors stated that they met their primary objective at the show

Countries

75%

Visitors regard the show as the leading global event for the undersea defence community

Attendee Feedback

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
UDT was an interesting exhibition with all the important manufacturers and companies from this particular market segment.
Stefan Gil
CFO |  Stein Sohn GmbH
A fantastic event. UDT provides the opportunity to learn from a huge breadth of experience across a number of key topics.
Lieutenant Anthony Gilroy
Royal Navy, UK