Cyber capability that strengthens resilience, trust and operational readiness
The Cyber domain at the Africa International Defence Exhibition focuses on the capabilities that help defence and security organisations protect systems and data, maintain operational continuity, and strengthen resilience across critical services and mission environments.
Key Cyber capability themes including cyber risk governance, security operations and incident response, secure communications and identity, data protection, supply chain security, and resilience for operational technology and critical infrastructure, supported by training and standards-led professional development.
The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed as a defence and security platform that connects Cyber capability stakeholders with industry across:
- Primes
- Tier 1 suppliers
- Tier 2 suppliers
- Tier 3 suppliers
- SMEs
- Dual-use innovators
Through a structured exhibition, conference and protocol-led engagement, the primary goal is to support measurable cooperation pathways within a high-integrity environment aligned to transparent, structured engagement.
Aselsan
Barzan Holdings
CEIA
Earth Daily
Embraer
EPAIL
Havelsan
John Cockerill
Jotov & Son
Letecké opravovne Trenčín, a.s.
MedMarine
MilDef
MKE Turkey
Miilux
Norinco
Poly Technologies
Proforce
Resource Industries
Rovin Guard
RunFlat Tire Systems
Russelsmith Nigeria
Secretariat of Defence Industries
Solyd Nigeria
STM Turkey
Turkish Aerospace Industries
Uniccon Group
Nigeria Ministry of Defence
Nigerian Army
Nigerian Navy
Nigerian Air Force
Nigerian Ministry of Interior
Nigeria National Intelligence Agency
Algeria Ministry of Defence
Cameroon Ministry of Defence
Cote d'ivoire Ministry of Defence
Egypt Ministry of Defence
Tanzania Ministry of Defence and National Service
The Gambia Ministry of Defence
United Kingdom Ministry of Defence
Zambia Ministry of Defence
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Canada
China
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Germany
India
Italy
Poland
Türkiye
UAE
Ukraine
USA
CYBER EXHIBITORS
For Africa, stronger Cyber capability supports human security outcomes that include:
Strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure and public services that depend on trusted digital systems.
Improving crisis response and continuity by ensuring secure communications, coordination and recovery capabilities.
Supporting economic resilience and digital transformation by strengthening trust, governance and capacity across the digital ecosystem.
OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS ATTENDING
THE IMPORTANCE FOR CYBER DOMAIN EXHIBITORS
Position your Cyber solutions and services in front of defence and security stakeholders, and progress engagement through scheduled, protocol-led formats aligned to procurement integrity and compliance-aware dialogue.
ENGAGE CYBER CAPABILITY STAKEHOLDERS
Connect with defence and security cyber leaders, capability planners and resilience stakeholders through structured engagement formats designed for secure, productive dialogue.
ACCESS SUPPLY CHAIN PATHWAYS ACROSS TIERS
Build visibility with primes, integrators, Tier 1–3 suppliers and African SMEs through structured supplier pathways that support local capacity and long-term resilience.
SUPPORT SUSTAINMENT AND LIFECYCLE READINESS
Advance partnerships that strengthen governance and assurance, aligned to recognised good practice for managing cyber risk and information security.
GAIN CONFERENCE-GRADE INSIGHT
Use the conference and programme content to build understanding of cyber risk, resilience, workforce development, and cooperation mechanisms that support safer digital environments.
THE IMPORTANCE FOR CYBER DOMAIN VISITORS
Explore Cyber capability themes, compare approaches across industry tiers, and gain practical insight through conference content designed to support readiness, resilience and interoperability.
MEET AFRICAN AND INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY ACROSS TIERS
Engage with African and international primes, integrators and Tier 1–3 suppliers, including SMEs with relevant cyber resilience, data protection and security operations capabilities.
UNDERSTAND CAPABILITY THEMES AND TRADE-OFFS
Explore how governance, identity, security operations, incident response and supply chain assurance fit together across the Cyber domain, informed by outcomes-led frameworks.
BUILD PROCUREMENT AND GOVERNANCE UNDERSTANDING
Gain perspective on legal and governance frameworks that support trusted digital environments and cross-border cooperation.
STRENGTHEN READINESS THROUGH TRAINING INSIGHT
Engage with sessions and formats that treat training as a deliverable outcome, supporting standardisation and interoperability across stakeholders.
IDENTIFY COOPERATION PATHWAYS
Move from event engagement into structured follow-on dialogue that supports cooperation pathways.
DESIGNED TO CROSS THE ENTIRE MARITIME ECOSYSTEM
Participation is structured and protocol-led, supporting credible engagement across government, armed forces and industry.
MINISTERS AND SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Policy direction and cooperation pathways.
NAVIES, COAST GUARDS AND MARITIME SECURITY AGENCIES
Operational priorities, readiness requirements and coordination needs.
DEFENCE AND SECURITY PROCUREMENT STAKEHOLDERS
Acquisition, sustainment and programme delivery considerations.
PRIME CONTRACTORS AND OEMS
Platforms, integration and lifecycle support
TIER 1–3 SUPPLIERS AND SMEs
Sensors, communications, systems integration, services and supply chain pathways.
SUSTAINMENT, LOGISTICS AND MRO PROVIDERS
Availability, repair network readiness.
TRAINING AND SIMULATION PROVIDERS
Skills development, standards alignment and professional development.
CURRENT CYBER CAPABILITIES BY AFRICAN COUNTRY
COUNTRIES
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MOROCCO
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RWANDA
MOROCCO
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Elbit Systems - artillery systems, drones and electronic warfare equipment
RWANDA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Aselsan - communications and electronic systems
INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS
