Maritime capability that strengthens awareness, sea-lane resilience and readiness.
The Maritime domain at the Africa International Defence Exhibition focuses on the capabilities that help navies, coast guards and multi-agency partners protect sea lines of communication, secure ports and coastal infrastructure, improve maritime domain awareness, and sustain operations over time.
This includes patrol and presence capability, coastal surveillance and communications, C2 and interoperability, search and rescue support, sustainment and MRO, training and simulation, and responsible integration of dual-use maritime technologies.
The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed as a defence and security platform that connects Maritime 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
MARITIME EXHIBITORS
For Africa, stronger Maritime capability supports human security outcomes that include:
Protecting people and coastal communities by strengthening safety, security and response capacity.
Safeguarding trade routes, ports and critical infrastructure that underpin supply chains and national resilience.
Improving crisis response, including maritime search and rescue coordination and disaster response readiness.
Supporting regional stability through improved coordination against maritime crime risks, including piracy and armed robbery at sea.
OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS ATTENDING
THE IMPORTANCE FOR MARITIME DOMAIN EXHIBITORS
Position your Maritime 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 MARITIME CAPABILITY STAKEHOLDERS
Connect with naval, coast guard and maritime security 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 industrial participation and lifecycle readiness.
SUPPORT SUSTAINMENT AND LIFECYCLE READINESS
Advance partnerships that strengthen MRO, spares, support services and workforce development that keep maritime capabilities available.
GAIN CONFERENCE-GRADE INSIGHT
Use the conference and programme content to build understanding of maritime domain awareness, port and coastal resilience, governance, training requirements and interoperability considerations.
THE IMPORTANCE FOR MARITIME DOMAIN VISITORS
Explore Maritime 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, OEMs, integrators and Tier 1–3 suppliers, including SMEs with relevant maritime platforms, systems, services and sustainment capabilities.
UNDERSTAND CAPABILITY THEMES AND TRADE-OFFS
Explore how surveillance, communications, patrol presence, port resilience and sustainment fit together across the Maritime domain, informed by 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 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 MARITIME CAPABILITIES BY AFRICAN COUNTRY
COUNTRIES
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ALGERIA
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ANGOLA
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BOTSWANA
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REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
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CÔTE D'IVOIRE
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EGYPT
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GAMBIA
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GHANA
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MOROCCO
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NIGERIA
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TOGO
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UGANDA
ALGERIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Naval Group - naval systems and cooperation
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems - MEKO A-200 frigates
Fincantieri - naval cooperation and support
ANGOLA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Navantia - offshore patrol vessels for the Angolan Navy
BOTSWANA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
Milkor - naval patrol vessels
REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
CSSC and related shipbuilders - patrol vessels for coastal security
Naval Group - naval cooperation and maritime systems support
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Naval Group - naval systems cooperation
SAFE Boats International - patrol boats supplied through security cooperation
EGYPT
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Naval Group - FREMM frigates
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems - Type 209 submarines
Fincantieri - FREMM frigates supplied under Italian contract
GAMBIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
ASFAT - patrol vessel cooperation and naval support discussions
Smaller European marine manufacturers - coastal patrol craft and maintenance support
SAFE Boats International - small patrol boats supplied through security assistance programmes
GHANA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Chinese state shipbuilders - offshore patrol vessels for the Ghana Navy
- ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems - naval cooperation and support
- Lürssen - offshore patrol vessels
SAFE Boats International - patrol boats supplied under security cooperation
MOROCCO
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Naval Group - FREMM frigate
BAE Systems - naval guns and aircraft support systems
NIGERIA
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Chinese shipbuilders - small patrol vessels
Fincantieri - naval cooperation discussions
SAFE Boats International - patrol craft supplied under security cooperation
TOGO
SUPPLIER COUNTRIES:
Chinese shipbuilders - small patrol vessels
OCEA - patrol vessels for maritime security
SAFE Boats International - patrol craft supplied through security assistance
UGANDA
SUPPLIER COUNTRY:
BAE Systems - naval guns and aircraft support systems
INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS
