- Patronage: Held under the patronage of His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, The President of The Arab Republic of Egypt and The Supreme Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces
- Purpose: EDEX is a biennial event that showcases the latest technologies and solutions in the defence and security industries.
- Location: The event takes place in Egypt International Exhibition Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
- Date: EDEX 2025 will take place 1-4 December 2025.
- Participants: EDEX attracts military personnel, government officials, industry professionals, and international delegations. EDEX features a fully-hosted international military VIP Delegation Programme
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Exhibitors: The event features over 400 of the leading defence and security companies from around the world, showcasing the latest military technology, equipment and systems across land, sea and air
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Organiser: EDEX is organised by the Egyptian Armament Authority of the Ministry of Defence.
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Attendance: The event attracts 35,000 military and industry visitors from across the world.

Did you know? Egypt has 1.2 million military personnel and is the largest military power in Africa and one of the leading forces worldwide. Egypt is the ideal setting for a large-scale defence & security event.
In addition, Egypt has historically maintained continuous investment in the latest armaments as a defence strategy and has strengthened national production lines across a range of military complexes.
Now in its 4th edition, EDEX is fully supported by Egyptian Armed Forces and presents a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase the latest technology, equipment and systems across land, sea, and air.