Defence and security businesses will have an opportunity to showcase their technologies, explore international supply chain relationships and connect with military and government representatives at Viet Nam International Defence Expo 2026.

Taking place in December 2026 at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi, Vietnam, the exhibition will bring together defence manufacturers, equipment suppliers, technology providers and international delegations.

Hosted by Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence, the event aims to support cooperation across the defence industry while providing a platform for businesses to present equipment, systems and technologies to potential customers and partners.

The exhibition is expected to feature more than 300 exhibitors from 50 countries, covering approximately 45,000 square metres of exhibition space.

Exhibition Sectors

The event will showcase a broad range of defence and security technologies, including:

Aerospace and air defence: Military aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial systems, radar and air defence technologies.
Naval systems: Warships, submarines, maritime surveillance, sonar and naval defence equipment.
Land systems: Military vehicles, armoured platforms, artillery and ground-based surveillance technologies.
Communications and cyber security: Military communications, electronic warfare, cyber defence and command-and-control systems.
Public security: Border security, biometrics, emergency response equipment and protective technologies.
Training and simulation: Defence training systems, simulation technologies and specialist equipment.

The programme will include product and technology showcases, technical presentations, business networking and engagement with high-level delegations.

Attendees are expected to include representatives from Vietnam’s government and armed forces, international defence ministries, military procurement organisations, defence manufacturers and diplomatic missions.

The exhibition will provide opportunities for participating businesses to explore potential partnerships, understand defence procurement requirements and develop connections within international defence supply chains.

Ministry of Defence Participation

Viet Nam International Defence Expo 2026 is included in the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Export Exhibition Event Calendar, which lists UK and international events the MOD plans to attend throughout 2026, 2027 and early 2028.

Businesses interested in participating in upcoming events can register their interest through the MOD’s Expressions of Interest portal.

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