Fifth edition of KADEX defense and security exhibition opens its doors


The anniversary 5th edition of KADEX International Exhibition of Armament and Military-Technical Property, being held from May 23 to May 26 in Astana, is being attended by the heads of defense ministries and departments, as well as the heads of the largest companies of the neighboring countries and far abroad.


KADEX 2018 opens its doors


This is the first edition held under the auspices of the Ministry of Defense and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Today, more than 40 official delegations from Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyszstan, Armenia, UAE, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Mongolia and other countries confirmed their participation in the exhibition. Also, 108 executives of foreign companies expressed their desire to visit KADEX 2018.

Not less than 318 companies from 28 countries in the world are representing their national industry.

This exhibition has been held since 2010, and during this time it has become an effective platform for creating and developing mutually beneficial contacts between producers and consumers of defense products, and a tool for exchanging experience in the field of technological modernization of the army.

Around 124 units of land equipment and 18 types of aircraft and drones are exhibited on the open demonstration area.

At the exhibition this year, there will be 10 pavilions including Turkey, China and Russia, and pavilions of Kazakhstan enterprises. In addition, and for the first time is exhibited a pavilion dedicated to space industry.