BAMAKO, Mali — The Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs of Mali, in coordination with defense industry organizers, has announced the 2nd edition of the Bamako International Defense and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2026), scheduled to take place at the Bamako Exhibitions Park (FEBAK) from November 9–13, 2026. Bringing together over 75 official delegations, defense ministers, and military stakeholders from across 35 countries, the international defense trade show serves as a critical strategic hub for West Africa and the broader Sahel region to evaluate advanced air, land, sea, and counter-terrorism security technologies.
The platform emphasizes localized capability development, C-UAS integration, border surveillance, tactical mobility, and joint defense cooperation across African defense forces. Featuring three core exposition days paired with two operational “Demo Days,” BAMEX 2026 provides global aerospace and defense manufacturers an entry point to showcase armored combat vehicles, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), ISR optics, tactical communications, and infantry equipment tailored to asymmetric, high-heat, and desert operational environments.
EXPOSITION OVERVIEW & EVENT ARCHITECTURE: BAMEX 2026 (MALI)
* Event Designation: Bamako International Defense and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2026)
* Host Nation & Venue: Bamako Exhibitions Park (FEBAK), Bamako, Republic of Mali
* Auspices & Direction: Ministry of Defense and Veterans Affairs (Mali)
* Scheduled Event Dates: November 9–13, 2026 (Nov 9–11: Indoor/Outdoor Expo | Nov 12–13: Live Demo Days)
* Projected Reach & Scope: 10,000+ trade visitors, 75+ official international delegations, 35+ participating nations, and $500M+ target trade volume
KEY DEFENSE SECTORS & TECHNOLOGICAL DOMAINS
1. LAND PLATFORMS & TACTICAL MOBILITY
* Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, and light tactical utility platforms designed for counter-insurgency (COIN) and border patrol
* Infantry small arms, Remote Weapon Stations (RWS), optical sights, and night-vision/thermal imaging systems
2. AIR, AEROSPACE & UNMANNED SYSTEMS
* Tactical reconnaissance drones, loitering munitions, and counter-UAS (C-UAS) air defense radar/jamming suites
* Light attack aircraft, rotary-wing transport support, and aerial surveillance payloads
3. BORDER SECURITY, C4ISR & CYBER DEFENSE
* Integrated command-and-control (C2) software, tactical mesh communication arrays, and secure satellite communications (SATCOM)
* Perimeter monitoring sensors, biometric intelligence systems, and border infrastructure protection
