Home Africa Drone Events 2026: The Complete European Drone Conference & Expo Guide Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo 2026: Africa Drone Event

Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo 2026: Africa Drone Event

📅 Date: September 16–20, 2026
📍 Location: Tshwane (Pretoria), South Africa
👥 Who Must Attend:
Defence leaders, industry, UAV manufacturers, policymakers
🎯 Focus:
Aerospace, defence, unmanned systems, security tech

Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo (AAD) is an established defence and aerospace platform that attracts both civilian and military stakeholders across the continent and beyond. While not drone-exclusive, UAVs and unmanned systems, particularly ISR and security applications, feature prominently in the expo’s aerospace and defence portfolio.

Why this event matters

AAD Expo is one of Africa’s largest platforms where aerospace, security, and advanced technologies converge. UAV manufacturers, defence integrators, and public safety agencies leverage the event to showcase systems, forge partnerships, and explore tactical and strategic applications of unmanned tech.

Who should attend

Military procurement agencies, aerospace companies, UAV innovators, defence policymakers, and security technology integrators.

Core themes

  • Aerospace innovation
  • Defence UAV systems
  • ISR and surveillance technology
  • Tactical unmanned applications
  • Multi-domain integration

African drone ecosystem relevance

As African nations expand their defence and security portfolios, unmanned systems play a growing role in ISR, border security, and peacekeeping operations, making AAD a strategic convening point.

Business & networking value

The expo offers top-tier B2B networking, procurement conversations, and strategic collaboration opportunities between defence agencies, manufacturers, and tech innovators.