K-DEX 2026 prepares for first unified ground defense exhibition

K-DEX 2026 is preparing for its inaugural unified edition following the integration of Korea’s two major ground defense exhibitions, KADEX and DX KOREA. The event is scheduled to take place from December 8 to 11, 2026, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, Republic of Korea.

Demand for the exhibition is high, with applications received for more than 1,700 booths, leading to the implementation of a waiting list for remaining space. The event aims to facilitate industrial engagement between Korean defense companies and international stakeholders, focusing on long-term arrangements such as local production, joint development, technology partnerships, and supply-chain participation.

Nine national pavilions have already been confirmed, including representatives from the United States, India, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, and Portugal. The exhibition program is designed to connect military and government delegations, procurement authorities, and defense-industry representatives through G2G, G2B, and B2B meetings.