On 30 September, the 6th Azerbaijan International Defence Exhibition ADEX 2026 opened its doors at the Baku Expo Center. As one of the largest military and technology platforms in the Caucasus region, the exhibition brings together leading players in the global defence industry. At the same time, the Expo Center hosted the opening of Securex Caspian — the 15th International Exhibition “Homeland Security, Protection and Rescue Equipment”. The exhibitions are organised by Caspian Event Organisers.
Since ADEX was first held, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr Ilham Aliyev, has visited the exhibition and sent official messages of welcome to its participants and guests, reflecting the high level of attention it receives from the state. This not only demonstrates the considerable confidence placed in ADEX but also confirms its status as a national brand of Azerbaijan with an established international reputation.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the exhibition, Vugar Mustafayev, Minister of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan, expressed his gratitude to all foreign delegations, representatives of foreign companies, as well as the ministries, institutions, sponsors and organisers whose efforts contributed to the success of the exhibition.
The Minister noted: “ADEX reflects the scale of development achieved this year. The increase in the number of exhibitors is highly significant. Baku is bringing together an increasingly broad international community for professional dialogue in the defence industry. We do not view ADEX merely as a venue for showcasing products. Its true value lies in the work that begins after the exhibition concludes. Azerbaijan is open to joint development, joint production, technology transfer and collaborative research projects. We give priority to cooperation in which engineers work together, production processes are jointly improved, and next-generation solutions are developed collaboratively.I hope that the next three days will be productive in establishing new contacts, launching practical projects and building long-term trust.”
This large-scale event is one of the region’s leading exhibitions of military equipment and armaments. It is held at the initiative and with the organisational support 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.
This year, the active participation of the United States in ADEX 2026 is particularly noteworthy. Leading US companies such as Northrop Grumman, SIG SAUER, Lockheed Martin, Vantor and Ondas will be represented at the exhibition for the first time. Rheinmetall and Rohde & Schwarz from Germany, as well as BAE Systems and other companies from the United Kingdom, will also make their debut. Turkiye, meanwhile, will be the most widely represented country at the exhibition.
This year, 52 countries are represented at ADEX and Securex Caspian. 277 companies and organisations from 30 countries are participating at the exhibitions. In addition to Azerbaijan, countries to be represented with exhibition stands include Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Turkiye, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uzbekistan and others.
Particular attention is drawn to the active participation of the United States in ADEX 2026. For the first time, such renowned American companies as Northrop Grumman, SIG SAUER, Lockheed Martin, Vantor and Ondas are taking part in the exhibition. Germany is represented for the first time by Rheinmetall and Rohde & Schwarz, while BAE Systems and other British companies are also making their debut.
Turkiye traditionally has the largest national presence at the exhibition. The Turkish company Roketsan is the General Sponsor of ADEX, while the American company Northrop Grumman is a sponsor in the “Partner Country” category.
A total of 14 countries, including Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, the Czech Republic, Israel, Italy, Pakistan, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uzbekistan, will be represented at the exhibitions with national pavilions.
As an important meeting platform for intergovernmental and military-technical cooperation, ADEX traditionally attracts distinguished guests and delegations from various countries. 45 foreign delegations from 33 countries have registered. As part of their visit, meetings are planned with representatives of the relevant Azerbaijani government authorities, local and international defence industry companies, manufacturers and exhibitors.
One of the key new features of ADEX 2026 is that, for the first time, Pavilion 4 of the Baku Expo Center will be allocated to Azerbaijan’s national exhibition. The Ministry of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan will be represented by a joint stand together with its subordinate entities: AzerSilah Defence Industry Holding Closed Joint-Stock Company, the Defence Industry Research and Innovation Centre public legal entity, and MIRAS Military-Industrial Company LLC. The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan will also have its own stand at the exhibition, showcasing its key areas of activity and capabilities.
The outdoor exhibition area will feature large stands from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, AzerSilah Defence Industry Holding, VLand Systems LLC, Improtex, AZDEF and Exclases Holdings Limited, showcasing their latest technologies and solutions.
ADEX 2026 will feature ships, vessels and naval systems, military uniforms and equipment, military laboratories, military educational institutions and military organisations, export promotion companies, logistics services, medical supplies, engineering systems and facilities, defence and security consulting, optoelectronic equipment and systems, unmanned systems, chemical, biological and radiation (CBR) protection, radio-electronic systems and C4ISR technologies, weapons production equipment, weapons and ammunition, tools and technologies for weapons disposal, simulators and training systems, research institutes, aircraft and aviation systems, video surveillance systems and security alarms, armoured combat vehicles and other areas.
Military transport vehicles and small arms solutions hold a special place among the new products and solutions presented at ADEX 2026. Alongside international manufacturers, Azerbaijani companies are also showcasing renowned global defence brands.
A comprehensive business programme has been prepared for participants and visitors of ADEX and Securex Caspian, covering a wide range of topics, including the defence industry, homeland security, education and professional training, innovation and advanced technologies. During the exhibitions, a technology session, an innovation session, an interactive workshop, panel discussions and a training session will be held, providing a platform for professional dialogue and the exchange of experience.
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