5th African Air Forces Forum 2026

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, will host the 5th African Air Forces Forum 2026 — an international strategic forum and exhibition bringing together African Air Force leaders, representatives of Ministries of Defence, aviation authorities, law enforcement agencies and leading international defence companies. The event will take place at the Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire.

The forum focuses on the development and modernisation of African air forces, airspace security, border surveillance, counter-terrorism operations and advanced technologies for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Key areas also include UAVs, ISR capabilities, digital transformation and technologies designed to strengthen air-force operational capabilities.

The event will feature a two-day international exhibition, providing companies with an opportunity to showcase aviation, unmanned and defence technologies directly to relevant government and military representatives. The programme will also include product demonstrations, VIP networking events and private one-to-one meetings between industry representatives and senior military decision-makers.

Key participants include Chiefs of Air Staff, aviation authority representatives, directors of armament and procurement, directors of operations, logistics and training, policy and planning officials, as well as representatives of Ministries of Defence and Interior.

Eclipse Group is the official exclusive agent for exhibitors from Russia and Belarus.

Why you have to be here:

• Meet with Chiefs of Air Staff, Ministries of Defence and officials responsible for aviation procurement and modernisation.
• Showcase advanced aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, intelligence and surveillance systems, communications, command-and-control and airspace protection technologies.
• Present solutions designed for border surveillance, counter-terrorism operations and enhanced air-force capabilities.
• Take advantage of one-to-one meetings to establish direct relationships with senior African Air Force and defence decision-makers.
• Demonstrate your company’s capabilities in unmanned systems, ISR and digital transformation.
• Gain insight into the current requirements of African Air Forces and identify opportunities for international cooperation, technology partnerships and procurement.
• Increase brand visibility among Air Force leadership, aviation authorities and the international defence industry.
• Build new business relationships and establish a foundation for long-term opportunities in the African aviation and defence technology market.