DSK 2026 Brings Advanced Drone & Defense Technologies

Drone Show Korea (DSK) has grown into a premier global exhibition for drones, unmanned systems, aerospace, defense, and future mobility, attracting top companies, innovations, and business opportunities By Joe Macey / 01 Oct 2025

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Originally launched as Korea’s leading drone exhibition, Drone Show Korea (DSK) has evolved into a comprehensive technology exhibition encompassing unmanned systems, aerospace, defense, and future mobility.

A wide range of participants, from drone manufacturers and innovative startups to related institutions and governments, have already confirmed their participation. Growing overseas interest further cements DSK’s position as a premier platform for global cooperation in the drone and unmanned systems industry.

DSK 2025.

The first edition under the new Drone Show Korea brand in 2025 achieved both quantitative and qualitative growth. Bringing together 306 companies from 15 countries across 1,130 booths, the event grew by approximately 30% compared to the previous year and welcomed over 40,000 visitors. In addition, the exhibition facilitated 3,051 consultations, 465 contracts, and 39 MoUs, including a USD 1 million technology transfer agreement and a KRW 6 billion investment attraction case.

For DSK 2026, a wide spectrum of companies with cutting-edge technologies are lining up to participate. Alongside Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the exhibition will feature advanced defense technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, IoT applications, logistics and delivery innovations, unmanned aerospace systems, drone security solutions, mapping and spatial analytics, and safety technologies for disaster response.

Complementing the exhibition, the international conference will present the latest industry trends and research findings, while expert consulting sessions will provide participants and visitors with practical business insights.

To maximize business outcomes while easing the burden on exhibitors, DSK 2026 will offer a wide range of value-added programs. These include expanded invitations of overseas VIPs and buyers, strengthened industry-specific pavilions, and the DSK Solution Hub, where companies can receive tailored consulting on growth strategies and global market entry.

Participants will also have opportunities to showcase their technologies at dedicated presentation and demonstration stages free of charge. Additional benefits include overseas buyer invitation programs to support export expansion, media portfolio support, and networking receptions with pitching sessions to attract investment and partnerships.

DSK 2026 will be held from 25 February 2026 at BEXCO, Busan (Korean). Applications for participation are available on the official website, and further inquiries can be directed to the DSK Secretariat ([email protected]).

Posted by Joe Macey Joseph Macey is a Content Specialist at Unmanned Systems Technology. Since joining in 2022, he has focused on emerging technologies in unmanned systems, with particular expertise in Counter-UAS, communication systems, and camera technologies. A graduate of Falmouth University in Journalism, Joseph began his career in 2019 as a local reporter. His journalism experience not only sharpens his reporting but also enhances his ability to conduct in-depth interviews, enabling him to deliver authoritative insights on the latest industry trends. Connect
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