HKKOI REPRESENTATIVES VISIT SIDEC 2026 INTERNATIONAL DEFENCE INDUSTRY FAIR IN CELJE

Representatives of the Croatian Defence Industry Competitiveness Cluster (HKKOI) visited the international defence and security industry fair SIDEC Slovenia 2026, held from 10 to 12 November in Celje, Slovenia.

SIDEC 2026 brings together representatives of the defence and security industries, institutions, research organisations and business partners from various countries, providing an opportunity to showcase new technologies, products and solutions, exchange expertise and establish new business contacts.

During the visit, a meeting was also held with representatives of the Slovenian GOIS – Slovenian Defence Industry Cluster, during which GOIS Director Boštjan Skalar and HKKOI President Goran Basarac participated. Discussions focused on opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the Croatian and Slovenian defence industries, exchange experiences, enhance mutual collaboration and create new opportunities for cooperation between the member companies of both organisations.

Particular attention was given to the participation of HKKOI members, who showcased their products, services, technological solutions and manufacturing capabilities at the fair, further promoting the potential of the Croatian defence industry on the international market.

HKKOI members exhibiting independently at the fair included Agencija ALAN d.o.o. (ALAN), Čateks d.d. Čakovec, Šestan-Busch, Ikom Kovnica, Jelen Professional and EBC Technology.

Participation in and visits to international trade fairs represent an important opportunity to increase the visibility of Croatian companies, connect with international partners and create new opportunities for business and technological cooperation.

HKKOI continues to actively support the internationalisation of its members’ business activities, facilitate their integration into the international defence ecosystem and promote Croatian defence capabilities across European and global markets.