Turkish defence companies are participating in the Africa International Defence Exhibition 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria starting Monday, October 26 to showcase their technological capabilities.
The four-day event, running from Monday through Thursday, is organised by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria to promote security cooperation and technology transfer across the continent.
The expo is expected to attract more than 500 global firms, over 20,000 visitors and more than 100 official delegations.
The trade fair covers land, air, sea, space, and cybersecurity domains.
Türkiye represented
The exhibition floor features military hardware ranging from armoured tactical vehicles, artillery systems and unmanned aerial vehicles to advanced radar, naval platforms and sonar navigation solutions.
A defence summit held alongside the fair is hosting more than 200 international speakers across 25 sessions on counterterrorism, maritime security, and regional peacekeeping.
Turkish defence firms are attending under a national pavilion coordinated by Türkiye's Secretariat of Defence Industries to explore new partnerships.
The Turkish delegation includes Aselsan, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Havelsan, MKE, STM, Skydagger, Med Marine, Isbir Generator and Ipek Defense.
Expanding defence ties
Türkiye's participation is part of its broader effort to expand defence ties across Africa.
National pavilions from the US, China, France, Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, India, Italy, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea are also taking part in the event.
