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2026.09.16-09.20 AAD, Cape Town Aviation and Defense Exhibition, South Africa

Afric Aerospace & Defence

Exhibition Hall Address: Waterkloof 378-Jr, Shanqiuen 0157 South Africa

Africa Defense Exhibition Exhibition Details

The 2026 Cape Town Aviation and Defense Exhibition AAD-Africa Aerospace & Defense will be held at the Pretoria Air Force Base in South Africa from September 16 to September 20, 2026. This Africa Defense Exhibition has an exhibition area of ??25,000 square meters, brings together 407 industry exhibitors, and will attract more than 30,000 visitors.

Industry:

Defense Exhibition South Africa Defense Exhibition??Pretoria Defense Exhibition

Sponsor:

south african government

Host city:

South Africa??Pretoria

Exhibition hall:

Air Force Base Waterkloof

Exhibition hall address:

Waterkloof 378-Jr, Shanqiuen 0157 South Africa

Introduction to the AAD exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa

The Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (AAD) in Cape Town, South Africa is Africa's only aerospace and defense expo that combines a trade show and an air show. In recent years, it has been one of the largest contributors to South Africa's GDP and is considered a national asset. Due to years of war and lack of investment in some areas, Africa's land transportation system is underdeveloped. Therefore, on the African continent, air transportation is an important way for Africa to develop economy and trade, promote personnel exchanges and investment. At present, Russia and China are vigorously exploring African aviation, which has huge market potential. In recent years, South Africa has been working on developing its own defense system and hopes to join other countries in joint development.

The last AAD Aerospace and Defense Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa, had a total exhibition area of ??25,000 square meters. There were 407 exhibitors from China, the United States, Dubai, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, Japan, Italy, Russia, Kenya, etc., and the number of exhibitors reached 30,000. (The copyright of this article belongs to KeeperTek All, no forwarding without consent)

The AAD Aerospace and Defense Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa, displays today's most advanced military and civil aviation technology, attracting exhibitors including Boeing and Airbus. Various aircraft models include not only Boeing and Airbus civilian models, but also eye-catching military aircraft and firearms from various countries. In addition to the participation of official Chinese military industry groups, there are also some peripheral enterprises participating in the event such as special vehicles, aviation models, military clothing, shoes and hats, and protective and bulletproof products.

Scope of exhibits at AAD, Cape Town Aviation and Defense Exhibition, South Africa

Aviation equipment: aircraft and systems, automated command systems, electro-optical systems, electronic warfare systems, engineering equipment

Defense categories: safety protection products, humanitarian rescue, land vehicles and systems, medical and survival equipment, biochemical defense systems, personal equipment, radar systems, maritime vessels and systems, military special equipment, weapon systems, safety protection equipment and peripheral products such as aviation models, military clothing, military boots, military knives, military food, etc.