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Defence & Aerospace Events Calendar

Comprehensive calendar of the world's most important defence industry trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and airshows. Plan your attendance and connect with defence companies worldwide.

30
Events
20
Countries
7
Regions
7
Event Types
Regions: Asia-Pacific (8)Central Asia (1)Europe (8)Middle East (4)Middle East & Africa (1)North America (7)South America (1)

2026

21 events
JAN
20
Trade Show North America Annual

SHOT Show 2026

The largest firearms, ammunition, and outdoor industry trade show in the world. Over 2,500 exhibitors and 60,000 attendees including military, law enforcement, and defense procurement officials.

January 20-23, 2026 The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV, USA 2,500+ exhibitors 60,000+ attendees
Small ArmsAmmunitionTactical Gear
FEB
10
Airshow Asia-Pacific Biennial (even years)

Singapore Airshow 2026

Asia's largest and most important aerospace and defense trade show. Features military aircraft, UAVs, space systems, and defense technology from 1,000+ exhibitors across 50 countries.

February 10-15, 2026 Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore 1,000+ exhibitors 50,000+ attendees
AerospaceUAVs & DronesSpace Systems
MAR
3
Trade Show Europe Annual

Enforce Tac 2026

International trade fair for law enforcement, security, and military equipment. Growing European platform for tactical equipment, C4I systems, and personal protective equipment.

March 3-4, 2026 Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany 500+ exhibitors 12,000+ attendees
Tactical GearSmall ArmsC4ISR
MAR
16
Exhibition Middle East Biennial (even years)

DIMDEX 2026

Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference. Premier Middle Eastern naval defense show attracting senior naval leaders and maritime defense companies from around the world.

March 2026 (TBC) Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, Qatar 200+ exhibitors 10,000+ attendees
Naval SystemsMaritime SecurityUnmanned Maritime
MAR
17
Symposium North America Annual

AUSA Global Force 2026

AUSA's premier land warfare symposium focusing on army modernization, ground combat systems, long-range precision fires, and next-generation soldier technologies.

March 17-19, 2026 Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL, USA 300+ exhibitors 8,000+ attendees
Land SystemsSoldier SystemsC4ISR
APR
6
Exposition North America Annual

Sea-Air-Space 2026

The Navy League's premier naval defense exposition. Features surface combatants, submarines, maritime ISR, naval aviation, unmanned systems, and undersea warfare technologies.

April 6-8, 2026 Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD, USA 400+ exhibitors 15,000+ attendees
Naval SystemsSubmarinesUnmanned Maritime
MAY
5
Exhibition Asia-Pacific Biennial (even years)

DSA & NATSEC Asia 2026

Defence Services Asia combined with National Security exhibition. One of the most important defense and security events in the Asia-Pacific region with exhibitors from 60+ countries.

May 2026 (TBC) MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1,200+ exhibitors 40,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainDefense TechnologyCybersecurity
MAY
11
Conference North America Annual

SOFIC 2026

Special Operations Forces Industry Conference hosted by NDIA. The premier SOF technology event covering tactical equipment, ISR, communications, and special operations capabilities.

May 11-14, 2026 Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, USA 400+ exhibitors 12,000+ attendees
Soldier SystemsC4ISRTactical
MAY
20
Exhibition Central Asia Biennial (even years)

KADEX 2026

Kazakhstan Defence Exhibition. Central Asia's largest defense show featuring military equipment from Russia, Turkey, China, and Western manufacturers. Growing importance for regional security.

May 2026 (TBC) KADEX Exhibition Area, Astana, Kazakhstan 350+ exhibitors 30,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainLand SystemsAerospace
MAY
27
Trade Show North America Annual

CANSEC 2026

Canada's largest defense and security trade show organized by CADSI. Features Canadian and international defense companies showcasing capabilities for the Canadian Armed Forces.

May 27-28, 2026 EY Centre, Ottawa, Canada 400+ exhibitors 12,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainDefense TechnologyCybersecurity
JUN
15
Exhibition Europe Biennial (even years)

Eurosatory 2026

The world's largest land and airland defense and security exhibition. Over 1,800 exhibitors from 60+ countries showcasing armored vehicles, artillery, robotics, C4ISR, and soldier systems. $5B+ in deals per edition.

June 15-19, 2026 Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, France 1,800+ exhibitors 57,000+ attendees
Land SystemsArmored VehiclesAutonomous Systems
JUL
20
Airshow Europe Biennial (even years)

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

One of the world's premier aerospace trade shows, alternating biennially with the Paris Air Show. Major platform for military aircraft, space systems, and defense technology announcements. Over $100B in orders typically announced.

July 20-24, 2026 Farnborough Airport, Hampshire, UK 1,500+ exhibitors 80,000+ attendees
AerospaceSpace SystemsAircraft Engines
AUG
11
Exposition Asia-Pacific Biennial (even years)

PACIFIC 2026

Australia's premier maritime exposition showcasing naval shipbuilding, maritime autonomous systems, and undersea warfare technology. Critical for AUKUS submarine program and Indo-Pacific maritime security.

August 2026 (TBC) International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia 700+ exhibitors 20,000+ attendees
Naval SystemsSubmarinesUnmanned Maritime
SEP
1
Exhibition Europe Annual

MSPO Kielce 2026

Central Europe's largest defense industry exhibition. Growing rapidly due to NATO eastern flank modernization and Poland's $35B+ defense spending. Features land systems, air defense, and C4ISR.

September 1-4, 2026 Targi Kielce Exhibition Centre, Kielce, Poland 700+ exhibitors 25,000+ attendees
Land SystemsAir DefenseDefense Technology
SEP
14
Airshow & Exhibition Middle East & Africa Biennial (even years)

Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026

Africa's only combined airshow and defense exhibition. Showcases African and international defense capabilities with a focus on peacekeeping, border security, and regional defense cooperation.

September 2026 (TBC) AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa 450+ exhibitors 35,000+ attendees
AerospaceLand SystemsDefense Technology
OCT
7
Exposition Asia-Pacific Biennial (even years)

Land Forces 2026

Australia's premier land defense exposition showcasing armored vehicles, soldier systems, C4ISR, and emerging technologies. Key event for AUKUS and Indo-Pacific defense cooperation.

October 2026 (TBC) Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia 700+ exhibitors 20,000+ attendees
Land SystemsArmored VehiclesC4ISR
OCT
12
Exhibition North America Annual

AUSA Annual Meeting 2026

The Association of the United States Army's flagship event and the largest land warfare exhibition in the Western Hemisphere. Over 700 exhibitors showcasing ground combat systems, C4ISR, and emerging tech.

October 12-14, 2026 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, USA 700+ exhibitors 30,000+ attendees
Land SystemsC4ISREmerging Tech
OCT
19
Exhibition Europe Biennial (even years)

Euronaval 2026

The world's leading naval defense and maritime security exhibition held biennially. Features surface combatants, submarines, naval weapons, maritime autonomous systems, and undersea warfare.

October 19-22, 2026 Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, France 500+ exhibitors 25,000+ attendees
Naval SystemsSubmarinesUnmanned Maritime
NOV
2
Exhibition Asia-Pacific Biennial (even years)

Defence & Security 2026

Southeast Asia's largest defense exhibition. Key platform for ASEAN defense procurement featuring land, naval, air, and cyber security systems from international and regional manufacturers.

November 2026 (TBC) IMPACT Arena, Bangkok, Thailand 500+ exhibitors 20,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainNaval SystemsDefense Technology
NOV
4
Exhibition Asia-Pacific Biennial (even years)

Indo Defence 2026

Indonesia's tri-service defense exhibition and forum. Growing platform in Southeast Asia featuring land, naval, and aerospace systems from regional and international defense companies.

November 2026 (TBC) Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta, Indonesia 900+ exhibitors 30,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainNaval SystemsAerospace
NOV
30
Conference North America Annual

I/ITSEC 2026

Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference. The world's largest modeling, simulation, and training event for defense with 14,000+ attendees from 50+ countries.

November 30 - December 4, 2026 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA 500+ exhibitors 14,000+ attendees
Training & SimulationArtificial IntelligenceVirtual Reality

2027

9 events
FEB
10
Airshow Asia-Pacific Biennial (odd years)

Aero India 2027

India's premier aerospace and defense exhibition organized by the Ministry of Defence. Key platform for Make in India defense initiatives, featuring fighter aircraft, UAVs, and missile systems.

February 2027 (TBC) Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bangalore, India 800+ exhibitors 100,000+ attendees
AerospaceMissilesUAVs & Drones
FEB
15
Exhibition Middle East Biennial (odd years)

IDEX / NAVDEX 2027

The Middle East and Africa's largest joint defense exhibition combining IDEX (land) and NAVDEX (naval). Over 1,400 exhibitors from 65+ countries with $8B+ in deals signed per edition.

February 2027 (TBC) ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE 1,400+ exhibitors 105,000+ attendees
Land SystemsNaval SystemsDefense Technology
APR
1
Exhibition South America Biennial (odd years)

LAAD Defence & Security 2027

Latin America's largest defense and security exhibition, attracting military delegations from 80+ countries. Key platform for Brazilian defense industry exports and regional procurement.

April 2027 (TBC) Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 350+ exhibitors 40,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainDefense TechnologySecurity
MAY
13
Exhibition Europe Biennial (odd years)

DEFEA - Defence Exhibition Athens 2027

Greece's international defense exhibition showcasing capabilities for the Hellenic Armed Forces and Eastern Mediterranean defense needs. Growing importance due to regional security dynamics.

May 2027 (TBC) Metropolitan Expo, Athens, Greece 400+ exhibitors 15,000+ attendees
Naval SystemsAerospaceLand Systems
MAY
27
Exhibition Middle East Biennial (odd years)

IDEF Istanbul 2027

International Defence Industry Fair. Turkey's biennial defense exhibition showcasing the rapidly growing Turkish defense industry including Baykar UAVs, ASELSAN electronics, and FNSS vehicles.

May 2027 (TBC) TUYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey 1,100+ exhibitors 75,000+ attendees
Land SystemsUAVs & DronesNaval Systems
JUN
16
Airshow Europe Biennial (odd years)

Paris Air Show 2027

The world's oldest and largest aerospace show, alternating biennially with Farnborough. Over 2,400 exhibitors from 49 countries. Major platform for military and commercial aviation announcements with $150B+ in orders.

June 2027 (TBC) Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France 2,400+ exhibitors 320,000+ attendees
AerospaceSpace SystemsUAVs & Drones
SEP
9
Exhibition Europe Biennial (odd years)

DSEI 2027

Defence and Security Equipment International. One of the world's largest and most influential defense exhibitions with 1,700+ exhibitors across land, naval, air, joint, cyber, and space domains.

September 2027 (TBC) ExCeL London, UK 1,700+ exhibitors 45,000+ attendees
Multi-DomainLand SystemsNaval Systems
OCT
21
Exhibition Asia-Pacific Biennial (odd years)

ADEX Seoul 2027

Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition. Northeast Asia's largest aerospace and defense show showcasing Korean defense industry growth and K-defense exports including KF-21, K2 tank, and K9 howitzer.

October 2027 (TBC) Seoul Air Base, Seongnam, South Korea 500+ exhibitors 250,000+ attendees
AerospaceMissilesLand Systems
NOV
17
Airshow Middle East Biennial (odd years)

Dubai Airshow 2027

Major aerospace and defense show in the Middle East, attracting 1,400+ exhibitors from 90+ countries. Key platform for Gulf defense procurement with $100B+ in orders announced per edition.

November 2027 (TBC) DWC, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, UAE 1,400+ exhibitors 100,000+ attendees
AerospaceUAVs & DronesSpace Systems

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