The Africa International Defence Exhibition is designed to support structured engagement across capability development, industrial capacity, training-led readiness and procurement dialogue in a formal, protocol-led environment.
General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, opened the second day of the Africa International Defense Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 in Lagos on Tuesday, with a keynote on strengthening military cooperation and Africa’s security readiness. His session, titled “From Strategic Complexity to Operational Cooperation”, examined how armed forces across the continent can respond to a changing global security environment through practical cooperation, improved preparedn...
International publications will give professional audiences greater access to African capability requirements, industrial development and emerging technologies ahead of the inaugural Lagos exhibition. The Africa International Defense Exhibition has announced a 26-strong Official Media Partnership Program designed to expand international reporting and analysis of the defense and security priorities shaping Africa. Covering defense policy Led by Defense News as Platinum Media Partner, Defe...
Visitor registration is now open for AFRIDEX 2026, the Africa International Defense Exhibition, taking place from 26–29 October 2026 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria. Hosted with the formal support of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, AFRIDEX 2026 will bring together governments, armed forces, policymakers, defense manufacturers, technology innovators and security professionals to explore the capabilities, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of defense and security across Afric...