Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2016 (BSDA 2016)

U.S. companies interested in reaping the benefits of exhibiting in a specialized tri-service defense exhibition in large and growing market should participate in Black Sea Defense & Aerospace Exhibition and Conference 2016 (BSDA 2016). BSDA 2016 will take place May 18-20, 2016 at ROMAERO, in Bucharest, Romania. Supported by the Romanian Government and Romanian Intelligence Service, BSDA 2016 covers the Land, Sea and Air Defense, Civil Aerospace, Homeland Security and Safety & Security industries. In addition to receiving Trade Fair Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce, BSDA 2016 has been approved for participation by U.S. military personnel and equipment by the U.S. Department of Defense. U.S. Commercial Service experts from the U.S. Embassy as well as U.S. military staff from the Office of Defense Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy will assist U.S. exhibitors at BSDA 2016.

BSDA 2016 is the largest international tri-service defense exhibition on Europe’s newest border. The Black Sea region’s significance will continue to increase as NATO’s military alignment expands eastward and southward. Recognizing the strategic importance of the area where Central Europe, South East Europe, Eastern Europe and the Black Sea-Caucasus-Central Asia converge, the United States and Romania have agreed to station U.S. Army and Air Force units in four (4) “Forward Operating Sites” within Romania.

At BSDA 2016, U.S. companies specializing in the product categories below will be able to showcase their products to a targeted audience. More than 15,670 official visitors, which included senior defense, military, SAR, customs and police, airline, airport, and emergency and health delegations from 32 countries along with trade and industry visitors from 42 countries, attended Black Sea Defense & Aerospace (BSDA) 2014. One hundred sixty-five (165) exhibitors from 16 countries showcased their products and services at BSDA 2014.

Major exhibition themes for BSDA 2016 include:

• LAND DEFENSE: Armored & unarmored vehicles; Weapons & ammunition; Body armor & personal defense systems; Anti-aircraft defense systems; Anti-tank defense systems; Command & control systems; and Simulation & training systems.

• AIR DEFENSE: Military aircraft, helicopters, UCAVs, UAVs; Armaments & ordinance; Missiles & weapons systems; Simulation & training systems; Avionics & airport infrastructure.

• SEA DEFENSE: Naval & Coast Guard vessels; Command & control systems; Naval weapons systems; Navigation, sonar & radar systems; Port infrastructure services & systems; Personal rescue & survival systems; and Simulation & training systems.

• CIVIL AEROSPACE: Civilian aircraft; Business & corporate aviation; Avionics & radar systems; MRO equipment and services; Airport infrastructure.

• HOMELAND SECURITY: Homeland security & defense systems; Intelligence services equipment & technologies; Emergency response equipment & technologies; Trucks, cars & special purpose vehicles; Police & security aircraft & helicopters; Coast Guard systems & technologies; Search & rescue (SAR) equipment & technologies; and Corporate & private security systems..

BSDA 2016 is a great opportunity for U.S. companies to exhibit their land, air and naval defense, civil aerospace, ATC, security, police and coast guard products and services and to increase their sales to this rapidly growing area of the world which is seeing an increasing need for U.S. products and services.

Contacts:

Michael Thompson, Trade Event Programs
International Trade Specialist
Phone: 202-482-0671
Michael.Thompson@trade.gov

James Cunningham, Bucharest
Commercial Officer
Phone: (40-21) 200-3372
Jim.Cunningham@trade.gov

Monica Eremia, Bucharest
Commercial Specialist
Phone: +40 21 200 3358
Monica.Eremia@trade.gov

Justin Pelham-Webb, TNT Productions, Inc.

Phone: 703/406-0010
justin.webb@tntexpo.com