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2026.09.16-09.20 Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition AAD Venue Address: Waterkloof 378-Jr, Centurion 0157, South Africa Exhibition Details 2026 Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (AAD) will be held from September 16 to 20, 2026 at Air Force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa. This edition covers an exhibition area of 25,000 square meters, gathering 407 industry exhibitors and attracting more than 30,000 visitors. Industry: Defence Exhibition, South Africa Defence Exhibition, Pretoria Defence Exhibition Organizer: Government of South Africa Host City: Pretoria, South Africa Venue: Air Force Base Waterkloof Venue Address: Waterkloof 378-Jr, Centurion 0157, South Africa Exhibition Introduction Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (AAD) is the only aerospace and defence expo in Africa that combines a trade exhibition and an air show. It has become one of the biggest contributors to South Africa’s GDP in recent years and is regarded as a national asset. Due to years of conflicts and insufficient investment in some regions, Africa’s land transportation system is underdeveloped. Therefore, on the African continent, air transportation is an important way for Africa to develop economy and trade, promote personnel exchanges and attract investment. At present, Russia and other countries are vigorously exploring the African aviation market with great potential. In recent years, South Africa has been committed to developing its own defence system and hopes to conduct joint development with other countries. The previous edition of AAD covered a total area of 25,000 square meters, with 407 exhibitors from China, the United States, Dubai, Turkey, Brazil, Spain, Japan, Italy, Russia, Kenya and other countries and regions, attracting 30,000 visitors. (Copyright reserved by KeeperTek, no unauthorized reproduction) AAD showcased the most advanced military and civil aviation technologies, attracting exhibitors including Boeing and Airbus. The exhibited aircraft included not only civil models from Boeing and Airbus, but also eye-catching military aircraft and firearms from various countries. In addition to official military enterprises, China also had supporting enterprises participating in the exhibition, such as special vehicles, aviation models, military clothing, shoes and boots, and bulletproof protection products. Exhibit Scope Aviation Equipment: aircraft and systems, automated command systems, electro-optical systems, electronic warfare systems, engineering equipment Defence: safety and protection products, humanitarian relief, land vehicles and systems, medical and survival equipment, biochemical defence systems, personal equipment, radar systems, marine vessels and systems, special military equipment, weapon systems, safety and protection equipment and supporting products such as aviation models, military clothing, military boots, military knives, military rations, etc.