# EDEX 2023: Egypt Defence Expo scheduled for December

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2023/02/edex-2023-egypt-defence-expo-scheduled-for-december/
- Published: 2023-02-02T08:07:48+01:00
- Author: Military Africa

The 3rd edition of [Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX)](https://www.egyptdefenceexpo.com/military-africa-2023)
takes place 4-7 December 2023. The award-winning show presents a unique opportunity
for exhibitors to showcase the latest technology, equipment and systems across land,
sea, and air.

EDEX is fully supported by Egyptian Armed Forces with 920,000 military personnel,
the largest military power in Africa and one of the leading forces worldwide, Egypt
is the ideal setting for a large-scale defence & security event.

The biennial Expo will showcase the latest military technology, equipment and systems
across land, sea and air, with over 35,000 military and defence industry visitors
expected to attend on 4-7 December 2023.

In addition, Egypt has historically maintained continuous investment in the latest
weaponry as a defence strategy and has strengthened national production lines across
a range of military complexes.

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Held under the patronage of His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, The 
President of The Arab Republic of Egypt and The Supreme Commander of the Egyptian
Armed Forces
Held at Egypt International Exhibition Centre, a brand new venue in
Cairo.

[Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) ](https://www.egyptdefenceexpo.com/military-africa-2023)
will once again play host to more than 400 international exhibitors to showcase 
the latest military technologies. In addition, VIP delegations from over 60 countries
are expected to attend alongside 35,000 other military and industry visitors.

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The third edition of EDEX will be organised by Arabian World Events, with the full
support of the Egyptian Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Military Production.

CEO of Arabian World Events, Thomas Gaunt stated, “We are proud to be working alongside
the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Military Production to put on another world-
class event. EDEX has become a key hub for the defence industry and is now one of
the most important defence exhibitions in the region. We are the only large-scale
defence expo that covers the Middle East and Africa, with attending delegations 
from both regions.”

Gaunt added: “There is a strong demand from companies to participate in the third
edition of the expo and we fully expect the event to continue with its impressive
growth.”

Several international manufacturers of military equipment have already confirmed
their participation in the exhibition including L3 Harris, General Dynamics, Leonardo,
Naval Group, Hanwha, HENSOLDT, Fincantieri, Korea Aerospace Industries, Diehl Defence,
ThyssenKrupp, MBDA, Sig Sauer and John Cockerill. With 21 countries already represented
on the exhibition floor, there are expected to be over 25 international pavilions
that companies can join at the event on 4-7 December 2023.

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Around 34,000+ industry visitors expected to attend. And 400+ exhibitors showcasing
the latest technology, equipment and systems across land, sea and air.

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