FIDAE (International Air and Space Fair) is a biennial international event held in Chile, bringing together military and civil aviation, space technologies, defense systems, cybersecurity, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sectors. The exhibition features flight demonstrations, static aircraft displays, defense technology showcases, high-level panels, and B2B meetings. FIDAE serves as a key platform for strengthening cooperation between Latin American countries and global defense and aerospace industry leaders from the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Sectors of Participating Companies

• Defense industry
• Military and civil aviation
• Space and satellite technologies
• Radar and sensor systems
• Air defense and missile systems
• Cybersecurity
• Maintenance, repair, and modernization (MRO)
• Simulation and training systems

Importance for the Defense Industry

• Acts as a strategic gateway to the Latin American defense market.
• Provides a platform for first-time regional launches of air defense systems, radar technologies, and advanced combat aircraft.
• Facilitates government-to-government and industry-level defense cooperation agreements.
• Plays a critical role in discussions on regional security, airspace control, and integrated defense solutions.

Number of Participating Companies in the Previous Edition

• Approximately 450 companies from over 40 countries.

Most Important Highlights of the Previous Edition

• Flight demonstrations of next-generation fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Showcasing of integrated air defense and radar systems.
• Defense modernization cooperation initiatives between Chile and regional partners.
• Expanded thematic sessions focused on space and satellite technologies.