In a context of rising strategic autonomy, growing pressure for interoperable, high-performance equipment, and the rise of new platforms like UAVs and UGVs, APEM introduces the Euro Defence 50 programme — a targeted selection of 50 COTS references, built for the most demanding environments.

Chosen from thousands of part numbers, these switches, joysticks, keypads, LEDs, and controllers are APEM’s most robust and versatile solutions — qualified in Europe and available immediately.

COTS with MIL, CECC & QPL approvals
Trusted by major European defence programmes
Immediate availability across EMEA
Long-term sourcing guaranteed
From a European manufacturer with 70+ years of experience

MEET APEM AT EUROPE'S LEADING DEFENCE EVENTS

Find APEM products at key defence trade shows across Europe.
Explore the Euro Defence 50 selection in person through our teams or authorised distributors — including demos, expert insights, and guidance for your programme needs.

DSEI – London, UK

9–12 September 2025

Stand N4-146

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BALTEXPO – Gdańsk, Poland

7-9 October 2025
Stand C-03, Hall C

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Military & Aviation Exhibition – Tel-Aviv, Israel

10–11 October 2025
Pavilion 10

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NEDS – Rotterdam, Netherlands

21 November 2025, Stand 5C

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SAHA Expo – Istanbul, Turkey

May 2026

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EUROSATORY – Paris, France

16–20 June 2026

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Let’s find the right HMI for your programme

Whether you're working on a new platform or a retrofit, our team can help you identify products suited to your application — with availability, compliance, and lead times clearly defined.

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Guaranteed delivery is offered, but is subject to customer order volume.
Ex-stock availability and hence immediate delivery is offered for the APEM MOQ or pack quantity of each part number.
For larger orders, APEM will confirm a delivery schedule.
Those delivery dates are guaranteed and subject to a 25% price discount should they not be kept.
Offer valid only in the EMEA region for all orders placed before 31/12/2026.

50 ruggedised HMIs
for European Defence Programmes
with immediate delivery

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Engineered for operational reliability

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