Land capability that strengthens protection, mobility and readiness
The Land domain at the Africa International Defence Exhibition focuses on the capabilities that enable ground forces and multi-agency partners to protect people, secure terrain and infrastructure, and sustain operations over time.
The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed as a defence and security platform that connects Land 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, with he primary goal 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
LAND EXHIBITORS
For Africa, stronger Land capability supports human security outcomes that include:
Protecting citizens.
Strengthening border security.
Improving crisis response.
Supporting peace support operations through better readiness, interoperability, skills and sustainment.
OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS ATTENDING
THE IMPORTANCE FOR LAND DOMAIN EXHIBITORS
Position your Land 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 LAND CAPABILITY STAKEHOLDERS
Connect with Land forces leadership and capability planners through structured engagement formats designed for confidential, 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 industrial participation and lifecycle readiness.
SUPPORT SUSTAINMENT AND LIFECYCLE READINESS
Advance partnerships that strengthen maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), spares, support services and training, areas that keep Land platforms operational.
GAIN CONFERENCE-GRADE INSIGHT
Use conference content to better understand capability priorities, doctrine and readiness considerations shaping Land requirements and interoperability needs.
OPERATE IN A PROTOCOL-LED ENVIRONMENT
Engage in a trusted setting where access is earned, scheduled and regulated, supporting credible conversations and responsible cooperation pathways.
THE IMPORTANCE FOR LAND DOMAIN VISITORS
Explore Land 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 global and African primes, OEMs, integrators and Tier 1–3 suppliers, including SMEs with relevant Land solutions and services.
UNDERSTAND CAPABILITY THEMES AND TRADE-OFFS
Explore how protection, mobility, fires, connectivity and sustainment fit together across the Land domain, informed by real operational priorities and lifecycle constraints.
BUILD PROCUREMENT AND GOVERNANCE UNDERSTANDING
Gain perspective on integrity, transparency and risk management principles that shape effective public procurement and partnership delivery.
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 beyond event engagement into follow-on dialogue with the goal of generating contracts.
DESIGNED TO CROSS THE ENTIRE LAND 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.
LAND FORCES LEADERSHIP AND CAPABILITY PLANNERS
Operation priorities, interoperability.
DEFENCE AND SECURITY PROCUREMENT STAKEHOLDERS
Acquisition, programme delivery considerations.
PRIME CONTRACTORS AND OEMS
Platforms, integration and lifecycle support.
TIER 1–3 SUPPLIERS AND SMEs
Components, subsystems, supply-chain pathways.
SUSTAINMENT, LOGISTICS AND MRO PROVIDERS
Lifecycle ready.
TRAINING AND SIMULATION PROVIDERS
Skills development, standardisation.
CURRENT LAND CAPABILITIES BY AFRICAN COUNTRY
COUNTRIES
-
NIGERIA
-
ALGERIA
-
ANGOLA
-
BOTSWANA
-
BURUNDI
-
CAMEROON
-
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
-
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
-
EGYPT
-
GAMBIA
-
GHANA
-
MOROCCO
-
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
-
RWANDA
-
SOUTH SUDAN
-
TOGO
-
UGANDA
-
ZAMBIA
-
ZIMBABWE
NIGERIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
- Paramount Group - armoured vehicles
- Denel - ammunition and missile systems
Otokar - armoured vehicles
ALGERIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles and artillery systems
Rheinmetall - armoured vehicle technology and components
ANGOLA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Norinco - armoured vehicles and artillery systems
BOTSWANA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Paramount Group - armoured vehicles
BURUNDI
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Chinese small arms, trucks and second-hand equipment arrive in limited quantities; Chinese firms are common suppliers across Africa for basic defence gear
Light equipment and small arms imported from Indian suppliers as part of broader trade links (uniforms, basic gear sometimes imported through defence channels)
Some purchases of second-hand or light vehicles and maintenance contracts from South African defence firms
CAMEROON
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Poly Technologies / NORINCO - armoured vehicles including Type 07P infantry fighting vehicles and other hardware
- French suppliers for tactical vehicles and support equipment delivered through government programmes
- European small arms and machine guns (Heckler & Koch, FN Herstal) in service with Cameroon units
Second-hand armoured vehicles such as Ratel-20 infantry fighting vehicles supplied in past years
US-origin rifles, heavy machine guns and support weapons in Cameroon inventory
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles and small arms
Arquus - Bastion and other light armoured vehicles
Otokar - armoured vehicles
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
Paramount Group - armoured vehicle platforms
EGYPT
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
General Dynamics - M1A1 Abrams tank kits and co-production
GAMBIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - small arms, light vehicles and basic military equipment
Arquus - light tactical vehicles via assistance channels
Senegalese and other West African providers - small arms, uniforms and logistical equipment through bilateral cooperation
Various US contractors - communications gear, vehicles and training support under security cooperation
GHANA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Otokar - armoured vehicles
MOROCCO
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
General Dynamics - M1A1 Abrams tanks
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
- Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
- Poly Technologies - defence equipment exports including vehicles and munitions
Arquus - light tactical and armoured vehicles
Paramount Group - armoured vehicle platforms
RWANDA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
- Paramount Group - armoured vehicles
- Denel - ammunition and support systems
Otokar - armoured vehicles
SOUTH SUDAN
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
- Norinco - small arms, light weapons and ammunition
- Chinese state linked suppliers - light vehicles and support equipment
Regional defence intermediaries - small arms, ammunition and logistics support through bilateral channels
TOGO
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, small arms and artillery systems
Arquus - light tactical and armoured vehicles
Otokar - armoured vehicles
UGANDA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
Paramount Group - armoured vehicles
ZAMBIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
Paramount Group - light armoured vehicles
ZIMBABWE
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Norinco - armoured vehicles, artillery systems and small arms
Paramount Group - armoured vehicle components and refurbishment
Ukroboronprom - refurbishment of tanks and armoured vehicles
INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS
