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On August 1\u20132, Lviv will host IRON DEMO 2025 \u2014 the annual event of the IRON cluster that brings together manufacturers, military personnel, investors, and startups. Defender Media is the event\u2019s official media partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first day of IRON DEMO 2025 will feature panel discussions, defence startup pitches, and workshops for manufacturers. On the second day, guests will see live demonstrations of aerial and ground systems in action, along with a defence tech exhibition featuring over 70 companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, the event is expected to attract more than 1,000 attendees, including developers of cutting-edge defence tech solutions, defence startups, servicemembers of the Defence Forces, representatives of key ministries and government bodies, Ukrainian and international angel investors and venture funds, as well as other ecosystem players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisers invite you to join the event as an exhibitor, startup pitch participant, or visitor. Registration is available via the link<\/a>; Defender Media readers can use a 10% discount with promo code\u00a0DFNDR10<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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