KADEX 2026 Dates — Oct 6-9 Daejeon Korea | Army Defence Exhibition Stand

KADEX 2026 (Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition) takes place 6-9 October 2026 at Gyeryong Convention Center, Daejeon, South Korea. Organised by the Republic of Korea Army with Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA), KADEX is South Korea's premier army-focused defence exhibition — the 2024 inaugural edition registered 340+ exhibitors from 33 countries and 70,000+ trade visitors during its four-day run.

## Why Exhibit at KADEX 2026?

The Republic of Korea Army modernization budget within the broader USD 45 billion (KRW 61 trillion) FY2025 ROK defence budget is approximately USD 18 billion — focused on three priority areas: indigenous main battle tank progression (K2 Black Panther fleet expansion), self-propelled artillery (K9A2 development cycle), and infantry fighting vehicle replacement (K21A2 + Redback for Australia export).

South Korea's defence export surge post-2022 has reshaped the global procurement landscape. Major K-defence export wins relevant to KADEX 2026:

• •250 K2 Black Panther MBTs to Poland (Hyundai Rotem)
• •152 K2 MBTs to Romania (announced 2024)
• •672 K9A1 self-propelled howitzers to Poland (Hanwha Aerospace)
• •36 K9A2 SPHs to Egypt
• •129 Redback IFVs to Australia (Hanwha)
• •116 K2 Black Panther MBTs to Greece negotiations
• •48 FA-50 light combat aircraft to Poland + Malaysia + Iraq + Slovakia
• •Cheongung-II surface-to-air missile system to UAE + Saudi Arabia

KADEX provides direct access to:

• •Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) senior leadership
• •DAPA (Defense Acquisition Program Administration) procurement leadership
• •Agency for Defense Development (ADD) — Korea's defence R&D agency
• •Korean primes: Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Defense, Hyundai Rotem, LIG Nex1, Doosan Mobility Innovation, Hanwha Systems
• •KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries) for army aviation programmes
• •Visiting NATO army chiefs and Indo-Pacific allied army delegations
• •US Army Forces Korea (USFK) representatives
• •Major foreign primes deeply engaged: General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems Land, Rheinmetall, KMW, Oshkosh, Saab Land

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for KADEX 2026

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for KADEX exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •OEM / National Champion custom stand — 150-400 m², integrated vehicle and weapon mock-ups, ROKA leadership hosting zone, separate DAPA-facing meeting cabins. Typical budget €90,000-€240,000.
• •Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier custom-modular stand — 40-150 m², modular skeleton with custom finish + 2-3 meeting cabins. Typical budget €25,000-€80,000.
• •National pavilion / trade-promotion body — 100-500 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Particularly relevant for Turkish (SSB), European, and US export groups targeting Hanwha/Hyundai Rotem as joint-venture partners under Korean defence export programmes.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Daejeon

The Istanbul → Daejeon logistics chain runs sealed-container sea freight via Busan Port (28-35 days transit + 1-hour truck from Busan), or air freight via Incheon International (ICN) + 1.5-hour KTX rail or 2-hour drive to Daejeon (4-6 days transit). Korea Customs Service accepts ATA Carnet for temporary import. Visa: Turkish business passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry to South Korea.

Daejeon is South Korea's fifth-largest city, located 130 km south of Seoul. Gyeryong Convention Center is approximately 25 km from Daejeon city centre. The venue offers approximately 12,000 m² of indoor exhibition space plus an outdoor land-platform demonstration area.

## Floor Plan at Gyeryong Convention Center

KADEX uses the full Gyeryong Convention Center footprint: - Indoor halls — Land systems, soldier equipment, C4I, simulation, training - Outdoor land display — K2 MBT, K9 SPH, K808 wheeled APC, K21 IFV, support vehicles - Live-fire demonstration area — Coordinated with adjacent ROK Army training facilities

Booth allocation typically closes 4-5 months before the show — by May-June 2026 for the October 2026 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •KADEX 2024 (2-6 October 2024) — 340+ exhibitors from 33 countries, 70,000+ visitors (inaugural edition)

KADEX is a new biennial event launched in 2024 specifically to position the ROK Army as a global procurement hub. The 2026 edition is expected to expand on the 2024 attendance figures given the post-2022 K-defence export momentum.

## Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of KADEX 2026 (6 October 2026):

• •May-June 2026 — Booth allocation confirmed with ROK Army organising committee
• •June-July 2026 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (4-5 weeks)
• •July-August 2026 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-6 weeks)
• •Early September 2026 — Sea freight to Busan (28-35 days) + truck to Daejeon
• •Late September 2026 — On-site assembly + ROKA security clearance for controlled items
• •6 October 2026 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is KADEX 2026? 6-9 October 2026 at Gyeryong Convention Center, Daejeon, South Korea. Biennial event launched in 2024.

How large is KADEX? 2024 inaugural edition: 340+ exhibitors from 33 countries and 70,000+ trade visitors over four days. The 2026 edition is expected to expand given K-defence export momentum.

How does KADEX differ from Seoul ADEX? KADEX is army-focused and held in Daejeon (close to ROK Army Training Centre); Seoul ADEX is air- and joint-domain focused with public flying displays at Seoul Air Base. Both are organised within the ROK defence calendar but target different procurement audiences.

What is the typical KADEX booth size and cost? Tier-2 modular 40-100 m² (€20-50K). Tier-1 custom-modular 80-200 m² (€55-120K). OEM flagship 150-400 m² (€90-240K). National pavilion 100-500 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for KADEX 2026? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Daejeon installation. Sea freight from Istanbul via Busan Port is well-established. Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.