International publications will give professional audiences greater access to African capability requirements, industrial development and emerging technologies ahead of the inaugural Lagos exhibition.
The Africa International Defence Exhibition has announced a 26-strong Official Media Partnership Programme designed to expand international reporting and analysis of the defence and security priorities shaping Africa.
Led by Defense News as Platinum Media Partner, DefenceWeb as Strategic Partner and Military Africa as Gold Media Partner, the programme brings together specialist publications serving professional audiences across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas.
The network includes publications covering defence policy, military capability, procurement, aerospace, aviation, biometrics, cybersecurity, industrial development and emerging technology. Together, they will provide different regional and specialist perspectives on the issues represented at AFRIDEX 2026.
What the programme offers professional audiences
For defence and security professionals, the partnership programme will provide wider access to reporting on:
African capability development and modernization prioritiesDefence-industrial capacity and resilient supply chainsTraining, operational readiness and interoperabilityProcurement requirements and international cooperation pathwaysEmerging technologies across Land, Maritime, Air, Cybersecurity and Space
For participating publications, AFRIDEX will provide a pipeline of original editorial material, including expert briefings, interview opportunities, data-led insights, event imagery and access to government, military and industry perspectives as confirmations are secured.
This will enable media partners to develop stories tailored to their own geographic markets and specialist readerships, extending the value of the programme beyond event promotion.
Exceptional support for an inaugural exhibition
Securing this breadth and calibre of international specialist media support represents a significant achievement for the first edition of AFRIDEX.
The network combines globally recognised defence publications with established African, Middle Eastern, Asian, European, North American and Latin American titles. It also includes specialist publications focused on procurement, aerospace, aviation, biometrics and security technology.
Several partners bring substantial and highly targeted professional audiences. The official AFRIDEX partner profiles state that Biometric Update reaches 3.5 million annual readers, while Aerospace Defense Review reaches more than 45,000 qualified readers across the United States. These figures illustrate the programme’s ability to connect AFRIDEX with both broad international audiences and specialist decision-making communities.
Nick Ornstien, Vice President, dmg events, said:
“Securing this calibre of specialist media support for the inaugural edition of AFRIDEX is exceptional.
Across our wider event portfolio, media networks of this depth are more commonly associated with established exhibitions that have spent several years building their profile, audience and industry relationships.
The significance extends beyond visibility for the exhibition. This programme will give defence and security professionals around the world more opportunities to understand the priorities, capabilities and innovations emerging from Africa. It will also give publications credible access to experts, perspectives and original stories that matter to their readers.
The support we have received reflects confidence in AFRIDEX and growing belief in Africa’s role as an increasingly important hub for defence and security capability, industrial cooperation and innovation.”
A timely platform for deeper reporting
Defence and security organisations worldwide are responding to changing operational requirements, pressure on industrial capacity and supply chains, and the rapid development of technologies including autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities and space-enabled services.
These developments create a need for accurate reporting that reflects African priorities, operating environments and capability requirements.
The Africa International Defence Exhibition will provide a structured platform through which publications can explore these subjects with government, armed forces, industry, technology providers and capability specialists.
Taking place from 26–29 October 2026 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria, the exhibition will convene stakeholders across the Land, Maritime, Air, Cybersecurity and Space domains. It will focus on capability development, interoperability, industrial and supply-chain resilience, training-led readiness and structured engagement.
Editorial opportunities for media
The AFRIDEX communications team will support journalists and Official Media Partners with:
Interviews with confirmed government, military and industry representativesOperational-domain briefings and background materialsData and research relating to African capability and industrial prioritiesHigh-resolution photography, video and approved event assetsAccess to onsite announcements, briefings and reporting opportunitiesIntroductions to relevant spokespeople and subject-matter specialists
Publications interested in developing regional, sector-specific or technology-focused stories should contact the AFRIDEX media team at [email protected].
Official Media Partners
Platinum Media Partner
Strategic Partner
Gold Media Partner
Silver Media Partners
21st Century Asian Arms RaceAeromag AsiaAerospace Global NewsAfrican Security MagazineArabian DefenceDefense ArabiaDefense HereEuroAtlantic Defence NewsGlobal AviatorRemayahS News S.r.l.
Bronze Media Partners
Aerospace Defense ReviewAir&Spaceshows International MagazineBiometric UpdateDefence FulcrumDefence Procurement InternationalDefence Stardefensa.comInternational Defence BuyerMilitary Systems and TechnologySecurity Africa MagazineTurkish Defence Industry News GroupAviation & Defence UniverseRegister for AFRIDEX 2026
The Africa International Defence Exhibition will take place from 26–29 October 2026 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria.
Registration is open to eligible defence and security professionals, government representatives, armed forces personnel, industry stakeholders and qualified attendees. All registrations are subject to security vetting and approval.
Visit www.afridex.com for further information.
About the Africa International Defence Exhibition
The Africa International Defence Exhibition is an international defence and security exhibition and strategic engagement platform taking place from 26–29 October 2026 at Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria.
Under the patronage of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and hosted by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, the exhibition will convene government decision-makers, senior military leadership, capability planners, prime contractors, OEMs, SMEs and technology providers.
The platform is designed to support capability development, interoperability, resilience and structured cooperation across Land, Maritime, Air, Cybersecurity and Space.
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