ADEX 2026 defense exhibition to feature record participation in Baku

The 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition, ADEX 2026, is scheduled to take place at the Baku Expo Center from September 30 to October 2, 2026. The event is set to reach record participation levels, with over 270 companies from 29 countries confirmed to attend.

According to Samir Aghababayev, Head of the Apparatus of the Ministry of Defense Industry, the exhibition will showcase a wide array of modern military technologies, including small arms, ammunition, artillery systems, surveillance drones, and kamikaze robots. For the first time, a national pavilion will be dedicated to presenting the technological potential and production capabilities of Azerbaijan’s defense industry complex.

Alongside ADEX, the 15th International Exhibition for Internal Security, Safety, and Rescue Equipment (Securex Caspian) will be held concurrently. The program will also feature international seminars and scientific conferences focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in the defense sector, addressing topics such as big data analysis for battlefield risk prediction and the protection of military infrastructure from digital attacks.