AFRIDEX – Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026
AFRIDEX – Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026 will bring together government decision-makers, senior military leadership, prime contractors, and solution providers from across the defence and security community.
Taking place in Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria from 26–29 October 2026, the event will focus on capability development, interoperability and resilience across Land, Maritime, Air, Space and Cyber domains.
Through an exhibition, live capability showcases, and a strategic forum, AFRIDEX will provide a platform for governments, armed forces and industry to engage on procurement pathways, partnerships, and long-term security priorities across Africa.
When is AFRIDEX 2026?
AFRIDEX – Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026 will take place from 26–29 October, 2026.
Themes for 2026
The 2026 edition will explore defence and security capabilities across multiple domains, including:
- Air: The event will connect air forces, industry leaders and capability planners focused on strengthening airspace awareness, mobility and operational readiness.
- Land: AFRIDEX will highlight systems and partnerships supporting protection, mobility and operational readiness for ground forces across Africa.
- Maritime: The exhibition will feature naval, coast guard and maritime security stakeholders focused on maritime awareness, sea-lane security and operational readiness.
- Cyber: The event will examine approaches to strengthening cyber resilience and protecting critical systems across Africa.
- Space: AFRIDEX will explore space-enabled capabilities supporting resilience, situational awareness and secure connectivity across multi-domain operations.
What’s On at the Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026?
AFRIDEX 2026 will feature an exhibition, strategic forum, live demonstrations and engagement opportunities across the defence and security sector.
Flagship Exhibition
The exhibition will showcase defence and security technologies and services across Land, Maritime, Air, Space and Cyber domains, connecting prime contractors, OEMs, SMEs and emerging innovators.
Strategic Defence and Security Summit
The summit will bring together senior leaders, policymakers, programme managers and operators to discuss shared priorities, challenges, and frameworks supporting cooperation and innovation.
Hosted Delegation Programme
A structured programme will support official delegations and procurement stakeholders through targeted briefings, curated meetings and solution alignment against national and regional priorities.
National and International Pavilions
Dedicated pavilions will highlight sovereign capability, industrial strength and innovation while connecting participating nations and partners with the wider defence and security ecosystem.
Live Capability Showcases
Displays and demonstrations will focus on performance, readiness and interoperability within a controlled environment.
Defence Club
The Defence Club will provide an invitation-only engagement space for dialogue among defence leaders, government officials and industry principals.
Where is AFRIDEX 2026?
Eko Atlantic
Lagos
Nigeria
Event Statistics
AFRIDEX is expected to bring together:
- 20,000+ attendees
- 2,000 conference attendees
- 300+ exhibitors
- 100+ delegations
- 100+ countries
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