# Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) 2018

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2018/09/africa-aerospace-defence-2018/
- Published: 2018-09-03T20:07:28+01:00
- Author: Patrick Kenyette

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# **Afri****ca Aerospace & Defence 2018**

**19-23 September 2018, City of Tshwane, South Africa**

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AAD is Africa’s only aerospace and defense expo that combines both a trade exhibition
and an air show. Held biennially in the City of Tshwane, Pretorial – South Africa’s
administrative capital, It comprises of a 3-day trade exhibition showcasing air,
sea and land defense technologies and is followed by a 2-day air show.

The AAD Expo is one of South Africa’s largest contributors to the country’s GDP 
in show years, and is regarded as a national asset. AAD brings together the largest
gathering of industry players in aerospace and defence (manufacturers and innovators)
and buyers (high-level international delegations, defense chiefs of armies and senior
procurement officers) in Africa.

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Africa Aerospace & Defence 2018

 

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Over the years, AAD continues to attract a growing wealth of international decision-
makers from within the defense industry, alongside key representatives from governments,
armed forces and the key military personnel.

AAD aerospace and defense expo gives the exhibitor the opportunity to position their
company as a leader in the defense technologies and solutions industry. Make new
contact and build relationships with key decision makers attending AAD expo. For
further details visit the official [**AAD 2018** ](http://www.aadexpo.co.za/media-resources/official-show-daily)
website or view the [Exhibitor list.](http://www.aadexpo.co.za/exhibitors/who-exhibits)

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Previous [editions](https://www.military.africa/2018/09/africa-aerospace-defence-2018/military.africa/2016/09/nigerian-made-mrap-featured-in-aad-2016)
of Africa Aerospace & Defense saw the debut of Nigerian defense companies such as
Proforce and which showcased the [Nigerian-made Ara MRAP](https://www.military.africa/2018/09/africa-aerospace-defence-2018/military.africa/2016/10/proforce-ara-mrap)
optimized for the African environment. Robot enthusiast worldwide are also expecting
to see the first African indigenous full-scale robot Proof-of-Concept called [Parabot](https://www.military.africa/2018/09/africa-aerospace-defence-2018/military.africa/2018/08/paramount-parabot)
made by South African-based defense company Paramount, and other [South African made arms.](https://www.military.africa/2018/09/africa-aerospace-defence-2018/military.africa/2017/11/here-are-some-of-south-african-made-weapons)

 

## Exhibition Info

  |  Date: |  19 – 23 September 2018 |  
 |  Venue: |  Pretoria ,South Africa |  
 |  Website |  http://www.aadexpo.co.za/media-resources/official-show-daily |

 

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