More than 150 global companies from over 20 countries have confirmed their participation in the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition (ADEX 2026), set to take place at Baku Expo Center, reserving nearly all of the exhibition halls. Taking place from September 30 to October 2, 2026, the exhibition will see industry giants such as Rheinmetall from Germany and Sig Sauer from the United States showcasing their products for the first time, unveiling their latest military technologies designed for the modern battlefield.
Organized on the initiative of the Ministry of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan and with the support of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the event is managed by Caspian Event Organisers. The exhibition will bring together a broad range of technical fields, from unmanned systems to C4ISR solutions, and from armored vehicles to electronic warfare systems.
Türkiye to Attend with Nearly 40 Companies and a National Pavilion
As in previous years, Türkiye will take part in ADEX 2026 with a national pavilion. Leading players in the sector — Roketsan, Aselsan Elektronik San. ve Tic. A.Ş., and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) — will spearhead Türkiye’s presence in Baku.
With around 40 Turkish companies set to attend in total, the event will serve as a platform for direct technical and commercial meetings with government agencies, military delegations, and international stakeholders.
International Participation and New Manufacturers
Belarus, the Czech Republic, Italy, and Slovakia will take part in ADEX 2026 at the national pavilion level. The exhibition will also feature globally renowned manufacturers such as Leonardo from Italy, Excalibur Army from the Czech Republic, EDGE Group from the United Arab Emirates, and INDRA from Spain, all showcasing their latest solutions.
Azerbaijan’s Domestic Defence Industry Capabilities
Azerbaijan’s state institutions in the defense and security sector will showcase their existing production infrastructure and new projects at the exhibition. The Ministry of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan will be represented at a joint stand together with its subsidiary, Azersilah Defence Industry Holding CJSC. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan and MIRAS Military-Industrial Company LLC, which specializes in the military-technical field, will also showcase their military capabilities at their own stands.
Securex Caspian: A Focus on Cybersecurity
Marking its 15th year, the International Exhibition of Internal Security, Safety and Rescue Equipment, “Securex Caspian,” will be held concurrently with ADEX 2026. This year’s edition places a special focus on cybersecurity and is being carried out with the support of relevant ministries and state agencies. The Special Communication and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan will take part in the event alongside Motorola, presenting modern communication solutions and information security infrastructure.
Technical Sessions and Panels
As part of ADEX 2026’s official business program, technical presentations will be organized around the themes of the defense industry and innovation. Highlights of the program include an expert session titled “Human-Machine Synergy in Aviation: Manned and Unmanned Systems” and a panel on “Electronic Countermeasures and Communications Protection.” In addition, an initiative project titled “The National Military Industrial Complex of the Future” will be introduced, alongside case studies focusing on border security, data management, artificial intelligence applications, and mine-clearing operations.
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Source: C4Defence
