The extrovert Greek Defense Industry with a dynamic presence in AUSA 2024
Athens, 04 November 2024 |The 11th national participation in the AUSA International Defense Systems Exhibition, took place from 14 to 16 October 2024 at the E. Washington Walter Exhibition Center, in Washington, USA. In the presence of high-ranking military officials and representatives from the global defense community, the inauguration of the Greek Pavilion took place on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Present at the event were Mr. Nikolaos Bakatselos, President of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, General Andrew P. Poppas, Commander General, Commander General of the U.S. Army Forces, Colonel Dan Roper, Director of National Security Studies, AUSA, Mrs. Sandy Long, Senior Defense Export Advisor, DASA DE&C, Ambassador of Greece to Washington Aikaterini Nasika, Lieutenant General Andreas Koronakis, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Ministry of National Defence, Ioannis Bouras, Director General of the General Directorate of Defence Equipment and Investments and Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO of Enterprise Greece. The opening ceremony was followed by the Hellenic Pavilion exhibits where the distinguished guests had the opportunity to meet and discuss with the exhibitors.
During the exhibition, representatives of the exhibitors of the Greek pavilion also visited Boeing’s facilities in Ridley Park, Philadelphia, as well as an informative meeting at the Atlantic Council where geopolitical developments and the course of Euro-Atlantic and bilateral relations were discussed.
The National Pavilion at AUSA is traditionally held under the auspices of the Ministry of National Defence and the General Directorate of Defence Equipment and Investments (MoD/GDDIA) and is organized with the support of Enterprise Greece. Its organization was undertaken for the 11th consecutive year by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, which thus confirms its faith in the growth potential of the Greek defense industry while aiming to strengthen its presence in the US. Indicative of the importance of our country’s participation in the leading event in the field of defense industry, is the fact that more than 40,000 professional visitors from the global defense industry, representatives of leading American defense houses and the US military, and more than 700 companies from 80 countries of the world participate, many of them with national pavilions, occupying an exhibition space of 28,000 sq.m.
The common goal of the Chamber and all stakeholders is to develop even stronger ties with U.S. industries. A “strong” Greek presence will prove not only that Greek defense companies can surprise with their wide range of innovative products and reliable services, but will also reflect the vitality, competitiveness, and strong dynamics of the Greek defense industry, confirming our country’s position as a valuable partner in international programs.
The CEO of Enterprise Greece, Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, stated: “We are satisfied with our country’s presence at this year’s event, in which we presented the largest national mission with the addition of 5 new companies. The foundations were also laid for the signing of new agreements, which strengthened the country’s extroversion. During our contacts here, it was confirmed by everyone that Greece is now a flexible, regional leader, focused on building a secure future for the country and the Eastern Mediterranean, through innovation and strategic partnerships. The modernization of the country’s armed forces and defense industry is also progressing rapidly, with Greek companies now considered among the leading producers of high-tech defense equipment, in products such as submarine batteries, night vision systems, drones and other applications.
At the European level, Greece is present in Europe’s efforts to strengthen cross-border defense cooperation. Against this background, it is a key priority for Enterprise Greece to actively support the participation of the Greek defense industry in AUSA, which allows Greek companies to present their innovative products to an international audience”.
The President of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Nikolaos Bakatselos, stated: “Our participation in AUSA 2024 was completed with great success with the organization of the Greek Pavilion for the eleventh consecutive year. The American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce remains committed to promoting the extroversion of the Greek defense industry in the United States, as well as strengthening Greece-U.S. bilateral relations. Our participation in AUSA is a strategic choice for us, as it offers a solid platform to achieve these goals. This year’s presence with 17 exceptional exhibitor companies demonstrates once again the undeniable progress and dynamics of the Greek defense industry on the world stage, and their commitment to innovation and high technology, as well as Greece’s strong position in the field of international security and defense.”
The Greek Pavilion at AUSA 2024 continues to grow and prove that the Hellenic Defense Industry is evolving rapidly, embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing cooperation with key international defense industries. In the 11th edition of the National Participation and larger, 17 Greek extrovert companies of the Hellenic Defense Industry, private and state, were presented, and are the following: Hellenic Defense Systems, ELVO, IDE-Intracom Defense, Intermat Group, Scytalys, Spirit Aeronautical Systems, Theon Sensors, Aeroservices, AMS Aero and at the joint stand SEKPY and EELEAA the companies: Adamant Composites, Akmon, DEFEA, Delian Alliance Industries Elfon, Elmon, Integrated Systems Development and Miltech.
At the same time, as part of the Hellenic Pavilion’s presence at the AUSA 2024 International Defense Systems Exhibition, a reception was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Greece in Washington, Mrs. Aikaterini Nasika, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
The Ambassador and President of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Nikolaos Bakatselos, welcomed to the Ambassador’s residence the exhibitors of the Greek Pavilion, representatives of the Ministry of National Defense and GDDIA, representatives of defense companies and the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as representatives of the Greek community in Washington. The Alternate Minister of Digital Governance, Mr. Konstantinos Kyranakis, on his visit to the USA, participated in the gathering and welcomed the participants.
 and is organized with the support of Enterprise Greece. Its organization was undertaken for the 11th consecutive year by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, which thus confirms its faith in the growth potential of the Greek defense industry while aiming to strengthen its presence in the US. Indicative of the importance of our country's participation in the leading event in the field of defense industry, is the fact that more than 40,000 professional visitors from the global defense industry, representatives of leading American defense houses and the US military, and more than 700 companies from 80 countries of the world participate, many of them with national pavilions, occupying an exhibition space of 28,000 sq.m.</p>
<p>The common goal of the Chamber and all stakeholders is to develop even stronger ties with U.S. industries. A "strong" Greek presence will prove not only that Greek defense companies can surprise with their wide range of innovative products and reliable services, but will also reflect the vitality, competitiveness, and strong dynamics of the Greek defense industry, confirming our country's position as a valuable partner in international programs.</p>
<p>The CEO of Enterprise Greece, Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, stated: "We are satisfied with our country's presence at this year's event, in which we presented the largest national mission with the addition of 5 new companies. The foundations were also laid for the signing of new agreements, which strengthened the country's extroversion. During our contacts here, it was confirmed by everyone that Greece is now a flexible, regional leader, focused on building a secure future for the country and the Eastern Mediterranean, through innovation and strategic partnerships. The modernization of the country's armed forces and defense industry is also progressing rapidly, with Greek companies now considered among the leading producers of high-tech defense equipment, in products such as submarine batteries, night vision systems, drones and other applications. <br />At the European level, Greece is present in Europe's efforts to strengthen cross-border defense cooperation. Against this background, it is a key priority for Enterprise Greece to actively support the participation of the Greek defense industry in AUSA, which allows Greek companies to present their innovative products to an international audience".</p>
<p>The President of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Nikolaos Bakatselos, stated: "Our participation in AUSA 2024 was completed with great success with the organization of the Greek Pavilion for the eleventh consecutive year. The American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce remains committed to promoting the extroversion of the Greek defense industry in the United States, as well as strengthening Greece-U.S. bilateral relations. Our participation in AUSA is a strategic choice for us, as it offers a solid platform to achieve these goals. This year's presence with 17 exceptional exhibitor companies demonstrates once again the undeniable progress and dynamics of the Greek defense industry on the world stage, and their commitment to innovation and high technology, as well as Greece's strong position in the field of international security and defense."</p>
<p>The Greek Pavilion at AUSA 2024 continues to grow and prove that the Hellenic Defense Industry is evolving rapidly, embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing cooperation with key international defense industries. In the 11th edition of the National Participation and larger, 17 Greek extrovert companies of the Hellenic Defense Industry, private and state, were presented, and are the following: Hellenic Defense Systems, ELVO, IDE-Intracom Defense, Intermat Group, Scytalys, Spirit Aeronautical Systems, Theon Sensors, Aeroservices, AMS Aero and at the joint stand SEKPY and EELEAA the companies: Adamant Composites, Akmon, DEFEA, Delian Alliance Industries Elfon, Elmon, Integrated Systems Development and Miltech.</p>
<p>At the same time, as part of the Hellenic Pavilion's presence at the AUSA 2024 International Defense Systems Exhibition, a reception was held at the residence of the Ambassador of Greece in Washington, Mrs. Aikaterini Nasika, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.</p>
<p>The Ambassador and President of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Nikolaos Bakatselos, welcomed to the Ambassador's residence the exhibitors of the Greek Pavilion, representatives of the Ministry of National Defense and GDDIA, representatives of defense companies and the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as representatives of the Greek community in Washington. The Alternate Minister of Digital Governance, Mr. Konstantinos Kyranakis, on his visit to the USA, participated in the gathering and welcomed the participants.</p>/sddefault.webp)