Defence - Security

This constantly evolving strategic sector is at the crux of issues like sovereignty, technological innovation, and European cooperation. Bolstered by its long tradition of industrial innovation and dynamic ecosystem assembling major groups, innovative SMEs, research centres, incubators, start-ups, and highly skilled talent, Wallonia’s know-how in sectors like land, air, space, digital, and cybersecurity is renowned. And what’s more, the region is strategically located between European defence institutions and NATO.
Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) helps Walloon defence and strategic technology companies to develop internationally by helping them to access European and international value chains. Through targeted initiatives, its presence at key events, and close coordination with its institutional partners, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) helps forge partnerships, promote collaborative innovation, and share Walloon know-how within a controlled, renewable framework.