ASIM, May 21
“European industry interest in AFRIDEX reflects the growing recognition of Africa as a strategically important partner in defence, aerospace and security”
Major General Ibrahim Babatunde Alaya, Director General of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria – DICON, reinforces the role of the Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) as a platform for long-term defence and security cooperation.
With growing European industry interest and 46% of confirmed exhibitors currently originating from across Europe, AFRIDEX 2026 is building momentum as an international platform for strategic engagement across Land, Maritime, Air, Cyber and Space.
As the AFRIDEX team continues engagement with European organisations ahead of the 2026 edition, the focus remains clear: responsible partnership, capability development and industrial cooperation aligned with Africa’s evolving defence and security priorities.
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