Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan attended the official opening ceremony of the Future Forces Exhibition & Forum in Prague on October 21, the Ministry of Defense reported. The Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026 is a major international defence and security event taking place in Prague on October 21–23, 2026. It brings together military and government officials, NATO representatives, defence companies, researchers and security specialists to discuss emerging threats and showcase new military technologies. The event is held under the patronage of the President of the Czech Republic and the Czech Minister of Defence. Its purpose is to facilitate international defence cooperation, showcase new technologies and bring military requirements closer to defence-industry innovation.