The Organizing Committee of K-DEX 2026 (Korea International Army Defense Exhibition) announced that the exhibition will take place from December 8 to 11, 2026, at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, Republic of Korea.
K-DEX 2026 marks the launch of Korea’s newly integrated international ground defense exhibition following the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense’s decision to consolidate the nation’s two major ground defense exhibitions, KADEX and DX KOREA, into a single event. The integration aims to strengthen Korea’s global defense exhibition platform while enhancing international defense cooperation and creating broader business opportunities for exhibitors, official delegations, defense industries, and government stakeholders.
By bringing together the experience, networks, and resources developed through both exhibitions, K-DEX has been established as a unified platform designed to provide greater value for the global defense community. The organizers expect the integrated format to improve operational efficiency, encourage broader international participation, and facilitate more effective collaboration among governments, armed forces, research institutions, and defense companies.
Hosted by the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA), and the Korea Defense Industry MICE Association (KDM), K-DEX 2026 will showcase the latest developments in land defense and future military technologies.
The exhibition will feature a comprehensive range of defense capabilities, including command and control systems, communications, armored and tactical mobility platforms, firepower systems, force protection technologies, logistics and sustainment, aerospace technologies, unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other next-generation defense solutions. It will provide participants with opportunities to explore emerging technologies that are shaping the future battlefield.
In addition to the exhibition, K-DEX 2026 will host official military and government delegations, procurement authorities, defense attachés, defense industry leaders and 100 carefully selected international buyers through a wide range of G2G, G2B and B2B meetings, conferences, seminars, and networking programs. These activities are intended to facilitate practical business discussions, promote technology exchange, and strengthen international defense cooperation.
As the Republic of Korea continues to expand its role in the global defense market, K-DEX aims to serve as a strategic gateway connecting overseas defense organizations with Korean defense manufacturers, technology developers, and government stakeholders. The exhibition is expected to support long-term industrial partnerships while creating new opportunities for defense exports, joint development, and international collaboration.
Looking beyond its inaugural edition, K-DEX seeks to establish itself as a leading international platform where governments, armed forces, industry, academia, and research organizations come together to address evolving security challenges and advance innovation across the global defense sector.
Further information regarding exhibitor participation, official delegation programs, conferences, and visitor registration will be announced through the official K-DEX communication channels.
