FULDA, GERMANY (6 March 2026)

From 23–25 February 2026, Mehler Systems exhibited at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, presenting coordinated solutions from its brands Mehler Protection, Lindnerhof, and UF PRO at Hall 7A, Booth 333.

Within its personal protection portfolio, Mehler Protection introduced the Omega Jaw, the first mandible guard engineered to defeat AK-type rifle threats at full velocity in accordance with VPAM 6 requirements. The development addresses a long-standing protection gap in the lower facial area, complementing up-armoured helmet systems to achieve a more homogeneous level of head protection. In parallel, Mehler Protection presented the Omega Core Ultra-Light Combat Helmet, engineered to combine advanced ballistic performance with reduced system weight. Designed for extended operational wear and compatibility with modern accessories, the helmet reflects the brand’s continued focus on weight optimisation, ergonomics, and reliability in demanding environments. Alongside these new developments, Mehler Protection showcased its established personal protection portfolio, including the modular M.U.S.T. system, ultra-light ballistic helmets, and the ExoM Up-Armoured Exoskeleton, a modern military body armour solution currently fielded by European armed forces.

In the area of platform protection, Mehler Protection showcased SCILT, a close-range Counter-UAS system developed to defeat FPV drones, kamikaze drones, and loitering munitions at close and very close ranges. SCILT can operate manually with electro-optical, radar, or image-recognition sensor support, or autonomously, enabling flexible deployment across varied mission profiles. By utilising standard ammunition types, including reduced-hazard, fragmentation, and armour-piercing variants, the system allows operators to adapt to both single-drone and swarm scenarios. The exhibition also included Mehler Protection’s established platform-protection portfolio, such as PROTEC3D lightweight ballistic components for land, air, and naval applications.

Lindnerhof presented further development of its modular load-carriage solutions, including the first models of a newly developed backpack product family focused on scalability and adaptability across operational scenarios. The company also expanded its heavy load-carrying system with additional load carriers and side pouches designed for the ergonomic and secure transport of bulky equipment. In addition, Lindnerhof introduced a new concept aimed at equipping forces in highly dynamic, life-threatening environments with a rapidly deployable, mission-ready configuration that enhances both protection and operational capability. At the same time, Lindnerhof’s proven plate carriers, pouch systems, and load-bearing configurations remained central elements of the presentation. The exhibition also marked 20 years since Lindnerhof’s founding, highlighting two decades of experience in modular, field-proven systems.

UF PRO showcased new developments in tactical clothing designed for multi-environment operations. Highlights included the introduction of the P-40 Responder Shirt for warm-weather patrol and training environments, as well as the next generation of its classic low-profile design, the P-40 Classic Gen.3 Tactical Pants, engineered for unrestricted mobility and everyday operational reliability. Expanded camouflage options, including Woodland and Multicam Alpine, were also presented across selected products. For foul-weather conditions, UF PRO introduced the Monsoon X Jacket and Monsoon X Pants, a lightweight hard-shell system developed for sustained operations in heavy rain and wind, combining waterproof and windproof protection with improved mobility and reduced bulk. Flame-resistant solutions on display included the Delta OL 4.0 FR Tactical Winter Jacket, the Delta Eagle Gen.3 FR Tactical Softshell Jacket, and the new Striker FR Neck Gaiter, addressing operational requirements where flame exposure is a consideration. Complementing these developments, UF PRO also displayed its established combat uniforms, cold-weather systems, rainwear, and low-profile tactical clothing that form the core of its portfolio.

Shortly before Enforce Tac 2026, Mehler Systems was recognised with the TOP 100 Award 2026, reflecting the group’s structured innovation processes and its ability to translate research and development into certified, industrialised protection solutions. This focus on disciplined innovation was reflected at the exhibition itself, where Mehler Systems presented its capabilities across personal ballistic protection, platform protection systems, modular load-carriage solutions, and mission-specific tactical clothing within one coordinated group portfolio.

Copyright: NürnbergMesse GmbH / Frank BoxlerWith more than 1,400 exhibitors from 45 countries (2025: 998) and around 26,500 trade visitors from 100 countries (2025: 18,576), Enforce Tac 2026 has completed the most important step of its development to date. Whereas dynamic growth was the most visible change in 2025, the crowning development in 2026 was the achievement of structural systemic relevance. Europe’s leading trade fair for security and defence has established itself as the top European platform for strategic discussions, industrial scaling, and networked security architecture. Enforce Tac was held under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time in 2026. The honorary sponsor was the Federation of German Security and Defence Industries (Bundesverband der Deutschen Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie, BDSV). Furthermore, the content framework represented by the central theme of “Networked Security” sharpened the trade fair’s positioning in the market.

The growth of Enforce Tac in 2026 was reflected not only in surface area and participant numbers, but more importantly by the trade fair’s depth of content and systemic perspective. The first-ever Enforce Tac Conference added a stand-alone conference dimension to the trade fair format. The strategic discussions held on the Main Stage and the innovation-driven presentations on the Inno Stage made it clear that Europe’s ability to defend itself is increasingly dependent on speed of development and production, industrial scaling, and reliable partnerships.

Key lines of discussion revolved around the protection of critical infrastructures, issues involving digital resilience, and the meshing of cyber capabilities with conventional defence capabilities. Overarching themes included the essential importance of reliable international cooperation relationships, technological innovation, strategic goal-setting, and operational realism. “A key outcome of many discussions was the shared realization that European security will only be viable if industrial capacity, technological innovation, and political will are closely intertwined,” explains Jasmin Rutka, Enforce Tac Event Director. She goes on to say that “Enforce Tac 2026 has made it clear that it provides the ideal setting for precisely this kind of structured dialogue.”

Comprehensive defence in collaboration with the security and defence industry

This development will be institutionally supported in the future by the event’s honorary sponsor, the Federation of German Security and Defence Industries (BDSV). BDSV CEO Dr. Hans Christoph Atzpodien likewise affirms the key role played by this trade fair: “Enforce Tac shows exactly how comprehensive defence works in practice: with technology independence, resilient supply chains, and close links between product development and real-world operations.”

Armored Forces Area staged for the first time in 2026

Enforce Tac introduced a separate focal point for ground-based military capabilities in 2026: the Armored Forces Area. This special area, a carefully thought-out addition to the trade fair’s programme, will be firmly integrated into the hall structure and developed further in 2027 and beyond. It is a clear example of the trade fair’s strategy of content enlargement.

Focus on networked security

Numerous companies used Enforce Tac 2026 to present new systems in the areas of unmanned platforms, sensors, cyber-technologies, and networked deployment solutions. There was a clear recognition that innovative solutions work best when they are deployed together on the basis of coordinated processes, interoperable systems, and reliable partnerships.

24 delegations from 16 countries travelled to Nuremberg

Twenty-four international delegations from 16 countries utilized Enforce Tac 2026 as a platform for professional exchanges, discussions of industrial policy, and extended bilateral cooperation arrangements. The active participation of so many players underscores the growing importance of Enforce Tac as the top European venue for decision-makers from military forces, government agencies, government ministries, and procurement organizations.

Enforce Tac 2027 is almost completed booked out

The fact that Enforce Tac 2027 is almost completely booked out is a clear sign of consistently strong demand. It also confirms the effectiveness of Enforce Tac’s strategic positioning as the leading European platform for the security and defence industry. Nuremberg’s Mayor Markus König also stresses this point: “Under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Chancellor, this year’s Enforce Tac has not only lived up to, but actually strengthened its role as the leading trade fair in Germany for internal and external security. As the top exhibition venue in Europe, NürnbergMesse has created the leading platform for dialogue on one of the most important topics of our time. Furthermore, the positive experience of the many domestic and foreign exhibitors and guests has confirmed Bavaria’s leading role in the security and defence industry.”

The changes made in 2026, including a clearly defined central theme, a considerably broader supporting programme, and new formats were very well received by the participating representatives of industry, government, and politics. This year’s event marks a milestone for Enforce Tac as it successfully positioned itself as the leading European platform for the security and defence industry, where debates are structured, fresh impetus is generated, and the full range of security-relevant systemic issues are addressed.

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