ECOBALLIFE at Milipol 2025: Driving Innovation in Personal Protection

November 25, 2025

Milipol 2025 opened its doors in Paris, and ECOBALLIFE proudly joined this leading homeland security event. Our presence highlighted innovation in personal protection and strengthened collaboration with key partners Citeve and Aitex.

Gilda Santos from Citeve and José Gisbert from Aitex are promoting ECOBALLIFE.

About Milipol 2025

Milipol is the world’s premier exhibition for homeland security and defence. It gathers more than 30,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors from across the globe. This year, the event focused on Artificial Intelligence in Homeland Security, featuring live demonstrations, immersive zones, and prestigious innovation awards. Consequently, Milipol offered an ideal platform for ECOBALLIFE to showcase its mission and engage with industry leaders.

Milipol 2025 exhibition centre.

ECOBALLIFE’s Mission and Alignment with Milipol

Funded by the European Defence Agency and the European Commission, ECOBALLIFE develops advanced, sustainable protective solutions for soldiers and defence platforms. This mission aligns perfectly with Milipol’s emphasis on next-generation technologies. During the event, our team explored innovations such as AI-powered surveillance, cybersecurity tools, counter-drone systems, and advanced personal protection solutions. Therefore, Milipol provided valuable insights that will drive future developments within ECOBALLIFE.

Key Insights and Opportunities

Milipol 2025 was more than an exhibition; it was a hub for knowledge exchange and networking. We connected with global experts and discovered emerging technologies shaping the future of defence. As a result, ECOBALLIFE gained strategic knowledge to enhance its research and development efforts.

Strengthening Partnerships

Additionally, ECOBALLIFE held productive meetings with Avient, the company behind Dyneema® UHMWPE fibers, and Saati, known for p-aramid fabrics. These discussions ensured we remain updated on the latest advances in ballistic materials. Ultimately, these partnerships will help us push the boundaries of soldier safety and sustainability.

Looking Ahead

Milipol 2025 reinforced ECOBALLIFE’s commitment to innovation and collaboration. We look forward to applying these insights and continuing our journey toward safer, more resilient defence solutions.