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16 - 20 September 2026

#AAD2026 DEPLOYS IN

AFRICA AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE EXPO

The premier exhibition of air, land and sea technologies on the African continent.

The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) is Africa's only aerospace and defence expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show.

Held biennially in the City of Tshwane – South Africa’s administrative capital, the AAD Expo is one of South Africa’s largest contributors to the country’s GDP in show years, and is regarded as a national asset.

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AAD2024 IN NUMBERS

What you can expect when visiting AAD2026 as an exhibitor or trade show visitor or air show visitor.

86

Official Delegations from 33 Countries

259

Exhibitors from 30 Countries

22 970

Trade Visitors from 33 Countries

37 007

General Public Visitors

11 000

YDP Learners Reached

77

Civilian Aircrafts and UAV's

390

Accredited Media

9

National Pavilions

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OUR PARTNERS

AMD
Armscor
CAASA
City of Tshwane
Department of Defence

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF AAD

A look back at key statistics from AAD2024 and 8 reasons why you can't afford to miss out on being present at AAD2026!

Prominence in the international defence arena

In 2024 we welcomed 84 delegations from 33 countries.

The key event on the African continent

AAD is the ONLY aerospace AND defence exhibition on the African continent.

Unparalleled networking

Engage with leaders and decision makers in aerospace and defence. Don’t just chat, broker the deal.

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