SHOWCASE YOUR TECHNOLOGIES. STRENGTHEN SECURITY. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AFRICA’S DEFENCE & SECURITY.
Hosted in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria (26–29 October 2026) with confirmed host-nation support, the Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed to ensure fundamental conversations take place in an appropriate environment, under structured formats that support confidentiality, compliance, and credible engagement; making this opportunity a catalyst for real change, adaptation and adoption of critical capabilities and technology.
The Africa International Defence Exhibition is structured to help exhibitors:
- Enable protocol-led engagement with defence and security stakeholders across policy, capability planning, acquisition, and sustainment.
- Build supply chain pathways across primes, SMEs, integrators, and dual-use innovators. Spanning innovation, production, systems integration, and lifecycle support.
- Strengthen readiness through scenario-led training and operator-to-industry exchange, framed around interoperability and standards.
- Showcase solutions across Land, Air, Maritime, Cybersecurity, Space and Cyber domains, including dual-use technologies.
2026 EXHIBITORS
Africa military expenditure in 2024.
Africa military expenditure increase from 2022 to 2023.
Global year-on-year increase (2024), steepest rise since at least 1988.
Global year-on-year increase (2024), steepest rise since at least 1988.
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OFFICIAL DELEGATIONS ATTENDING
BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING
SHOWCASE CAPABILITY IN A PROTOCOL-LED ENVIRONMENT
Present defence and security technologies and services within a structured platform designed for credible engagement, aligned to capability development, protection, resilience, and readiness outcomes.
ACCESS STRUCTURED ENGAGEMENT WITH PROCUREMENT STAKEHOLDERS
The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed to enable direct, protocol-driven access to ministers, service chiefs, capability planners, and procurement heads through curated meeting schedules, procurement forums, and restricted-access formats.
BUILD SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS AND LOCALISATION PATHWAYS
Connect with stakeholders across the defence and security eco-system, from R&D and manufacturing to integration, maintenance, and operation, supported by supplier pathway formats and compliance-aware engagement.
STRENGTHEN READINESS THROUGH TRAINING AND INTEROPERABILITY
Engage in scenario-driven workshops, mission-critical simulations, and operator-to-industry exchange, positioning training and professional development as tangible outcomes linked to readiness and interoperability.
OPERATE CONFIDENTLY WITH COMPLIANCE-AWARE ENGAGEMENT
The Africa International Defence Exhibition emphasises the requirement for transparent, structured engagement, supporting due diligence, end-use/end-user awareness, and procurement integrity.
Floor plan
INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS
WHY EXHIBIT?
The Africa International Defence Exhibition brings together defence and security stakeholders across government, armed forces, and industry, through protocol-led participation and a structured programme.
MINISTERS AND SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Shaping policy direction, industrial priorities, and cooperation pathways.
DEFENCE AND SECURITY PROCUREMENT TEAMS
Responsible for acquisition, sustainment, and programme delivery.
CAPABILITY PLANNERS AND REQUIREMENTS LEADS
Translating operational needs into investment priorities.
TIER 1–3 SUPPLIERS
Seeking partnerships, localisation routes, and supplier onboarding opportunities.
MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
Across platforms, systems, MRO, and lifecycle support.
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY DELEGATIONS
Engaging via hosted and protocol-led formats as participation is confirmed.
PRIME CONTRACTORS AND OEMS
Exploring partnership structures and supply chain resilience.
SMES AND SYSTEM INTEGRATORS
Including dual-use innovators aligned to capability outcomes.
DEFENCE AND SECURITY MEDIA & ANALYSTS
Covering capability trends, cooperation pathways, and industrial development.
EXHIBIT WITHIN AN INTERNATIONAL PAVILION
Exhibit within an International Pavilion to position your organisation alongside Industry leaders, manufacturers, and global innovators from your nation, within the dedicated pavilions designed to support bilateral collaboration and structured engagement aligned to your objectives.
Whether you are supporting an official delegation or expanding market presence, International Pavilions provide a clear route to visibility, meeting-setting, and curated introductions.
SUPPORTING AFRICAN NATIONS
ADD MORE TO VALUE TO YOUR EXHIBITING EXPERIENCE BY SHOWCASING YOUR PRODUCTS IN OUR OUTDOOR STATIC DISPLAY AREA
What can be displayed in our Static Display area?
Approved in principle, subject to technical and safety review:
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Vehicles and armoured vehicles
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Tanks and tracked platforms
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Static aircraft
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UAVs and drone systems
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Maritime platforms and small craft
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Sensor and surveillance systems
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Mobile command units
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Communications systems
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Robotics and autonomous systems
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Other large-scale systems that can be safely transported, positioned and displayed onsite
Aircraft may be displayed statically, subject to approval. The area is not a landing pad, and live aircraft operations cannot be accommodated.
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD BY SHOWCASING YOUR PRODUCTS CAPABILITIES IN OUR LIVE DEMONSTRATION AREA
What capabilities can be displayed in the live demonstration area?
Approved in principle, subject to technical and safety review:
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Land vehicle demonstrations
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Wheeled and tracked vehicle mobility
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Crewed and uncrewed ground systems
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Robotics and autonomous systems
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VTOL drone demonstrations
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Visual or simulation-only counter-UAS demonstrations
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C4ISR and command systems
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Communications and secure connectivity
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Sensor and surveillance systems
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Maritime and waterborne demonstrations
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Maritime surveillance and coastal security systems
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Security and emergency response demonstrations
Big-screen relay within the venue is planned and remains subject to confirmation.
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