K-DEX 2026 | Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition

Korea Army Defense Industry Exhibition 2026 (K-DEX) will showcase Korea’s defense capabilities across traditional and next-generation domains.

As the largest edition yet, the exhibition will highlight key developments in unmanned systems, robotics, AI, and integrated battlefield technologies, alongside conventional mobility, firepower, and protection platforms.

K-DEX 2026 will feature 500 companies and 1,600 booths, with the largest number of overseas VIP visits from 50 countries.

When & Where is K-DEX 2026?

The exhibition runs from December 8th to 11th, 2026.

KINTEX Exhibition Center 2, 217-59,
Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu
Goyang-si
Gyeonggi-do
Korea

What’s On at K-DEX 2026?

The event includes a series of official programs such as a Welcome Reception, Opening Ceremony, Business Tea Time, VIP Tour, and a number of networking dinners hosted by high-level defense leadership.

Delegates can participate in:

• Export consultations
• Pitch day for startups
• Technology demonstration sessions
• Official procurement and delegation meetings by sector (infantry, armored, artillery, intelligence, logistics, etc.)

This Year’s Themes at K-DEX

K-DEX 2026 will include an integrated exhibition on the defense industry, featuring areas such as mobility, firepower, protection, intelligence, military rations, construction, medical support, and more.

The exhibition will also present future technologies in fields such as unmanned robots, 3D printing, big data, AI, drones, robots, and more. Additional displays will highlight artificial intelligence, robotics, information and communication technology (ICT) convergence, smart control systems, access control equipment, unmanned security, AR/VR, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Previously know as KADEX, the event has been described as an exhibition where the present and future of the ROK Army coexist, emphasizing its vision as a science and technology powerhouse.

K-DEX 2026 will put Physical AI on display; the core engine of Korea’s Defense Innovation 4.0 and a major game-changer for next-generation warfare.

• AI & Autonomous
  Physical AI-Based Autonomous & Manned-Unmanned Teaming Systems
• Command & Control
  Hyper-Connected Networks & Intelligent Command and Control
• Precision Strike
  Long-Range Precision Strike & Sustained Operations
• Drone Systems
  Drone & Counter-Drone Systems
• Smart Logistics
  Smart Barracks & Spatial Innovation

Previous Highlights

KADEX 2024 featured international participation from countries including the United States, Thailand, UAE, Singapore, France, and the UK. Korean defense companies such as Hyundai Rotem, Hanwha Systems, LIG, and Kia were among the key participants.

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