KADEX (Korea Army International Defense Exhibition) is a biennial defense industry exhibition organized under the leadership of the Republic of Korea Army. The event showcases advanced land warfare systems, armored vehicles, artillery systems, air defense solutions, radar technologies, unmanned systems, and military logistics solutions.

KADEX brings together military officials, defense industry companies, R&D institutions, and international delegations, offering a platform for technology demonstrations, live system showcases, B2B meetings, and international cooperation. It is considered one of the most important land-systems-focused defense exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Sectors of Participating Companies

• Defense and aerospace industry
• Armored land vehicles and platforms
• Air defense systems
• Radar and sensor technologies
• Unmanned ground and aerial systems (UGV / UAV)
• Weapons, ammunition, and ballistic protection systems
• Military communication and command-control systems

Importance for the Defense Industry

KADEX is one of the few exhibitions where land defense technologies are directly aligned with real operational military requirements. South Korea’s advanced armored vehicles, artillery systems, air defense solutions, and radar technologies are introduced to the global market at this event. KADEX plays a strategic role in fostering defense exports, technology transfer, and joint production opportunities, particularly with NATO and Asia-Pacific countries.

Number of Companies at the Previous Edition

At the previous KADEX exhibition, approximately 550 domestic and international companies participated.

Key Highlights of the Previous Edition

• First-time unveiling of next-generation armored land vehicles
• Live demonstrations of long-range air defense and radar systems
• Tactical scenario showcases of unmanned ground vehicles (UGV)
• Announcement of international defense cooperation and export agreements