The Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX)

Held under the patronage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and hosted by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), AFRIDEX provides a structured, protocol‑led environment for engagement between governments, senior military leadership and international defence industry.

 

Taking place at Eko Atlantic City in Lagos, the exhibition brings together stakeholders operating across land, maritime, air, space and cyber domains, reflecting Africa’s expanding focus on integrated, multi‑domain defence systems.

 

AFRIDEX comprises a flagship exhibition, a Strategic Defence and Security Summit and a hosted delegation programme. Together, these elements create a framework aligned to national acquisition processes and defence modernisation priorities.

 

The platform is designed to support structured dialogue around operational requirements, system integration, sustainment, localisation and industrial cooperation.

 

For defence manufacturers, system integrators and solution providers, AFRIDEX offers a forum to present deployable capabilities, explore industrial partnerships and engage with defence and security stakeholders responsible for shaping future requirements.

 

For military and government participants, the exhibition provides direct exposure to international suppliers, platform‑level solutions and emerging technologies aligned with Africa’s operational environments and security challenges.

 

Positioned at the intersection of policy, capability development and industry engagement, AFRIDEX supports practical collaboration and long‑term defence partnerships across the continent.