This international defence exhibition and conference is the current K-DEX edition, delivered through its joint organising secretariat after the KADEX and DX Korea event brands were brought together. Its exhibition halls, briefings, technology presentations and business meetings cover land systems, aerospace, physical AI, autonomy and logistics for military delegations, manufacturers, startups, buyers and investors.
About K-DEX 2026
K-DEX 2026 is an international defence exhibition and conference focused on ground-force capability and the technologies supporting an increasingly connected battlefield. The current official site lists the event for 8 to 11 December at KINTEX in Goyang. Its theme, “Physical AI, Dominate the Battlefield”, places artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and the interaction between software and physical platforms at the centre of the edition.
The exhibition is organised by battlefield function rather than as a single undifferentiated equipment display. Areas cover intelligence and command, mobility, firepower, protection, support, aerospace, future technologies and a defence startup lab. The wider programme adds national defence briefings, an international defence innovation forum, corporate technology presentations and structured meetings with official delegations or buyers. This makes K-DEX useful for understanding both operational requirements and the industrial routes through which technology reaches defence users. It remains a professional defence event: visitor, buyer and exhibitor access follow separate official processes, and public availability should not be assumed. The live site supersedes older KADEX listings that give different dates and a different venue.
Event history and organisers
The current K-DEX identity follows the earlier KADEX and DX Korea defence-exhibition brands. KADEX held a 2024 edition centred on the Republic of Korea Army and land-defence industry, while DX Korea operated as another Korean international defence exhibition. For 2026, the official site presents a combined organising structure and redirects the former KADEX English domain to K-DEX. The joint secretariat lists MESSE ESANG alongside Defense Expo Corp. and Mindsground, and the site separately displays host and organiser relationships through official logos. Because those roles are divided, this guide describes the delivery body as the K-DEX 2026 Organizing Committee Joint Secretariat rather than attributing the whole event to a single military service. The current KINTEX edition also represents a practical change from earlier records that placed KADEX elsewhere. Its continuing identity is the connection between Korean land-force requirements, domestic defence industry and international procurement, now broadened by a joint exhibition platform and a strong physical-AI theme.
Topics and themes
K-DEX arranges its technology scope around battlefield functions and future-force requirements. The result is a defence-industry programme where products, briefings and business meetings can be read against operational use.
- Intelligence and command: sensing, communications and command systems support faster understanding and coordination across the battlefield.
- Mobility, firepower and protection: vehicle, weapon and survivability technologies address the core functions of land-force operations.
- Physical AI and autonomy: artificial intelligence is linked to robots, uncrewed platforms and decision-support systems operating in real environments.
- Aerospace and counter-uncrewed systems: air platforms, surveillance and C-UAS capability connect the ground-force focus with operations in contested airspace.
- Support, logistics and startups: sustainment technology and the startup lab connect operational demand with emerging suppliers, investors and practical commercialisation routes for new capability.
Who should attend?
K-DEX 2026 is primarily for military and government delegations, defence procurement teams, programme leaders and manufacturers working on land-force or joint capability. Established suppliers can use the exhibition and technical-presentation formats to explain systems within defined battlefield functions. Startups developing AI, robotics, sensors, autonomy or other dual-use technologies have a more specific route through the Defence Startup Lab and its pitching or business-matching activity. International buyers, investors and industrial partners can use delegation meetings to assess Korean capability and potential cooperation. Engineers and strategy teams may also benefit from the conference programme on future-force requirements. Access is professional and segmented: visitors, buyers, exhibitors and speakers should follow the route that matches their role instead of assuming one general-admission registration covers every programme element.
View K-DEX 2026 informationPractical information
K-DEX 2026 takes place at KINTEX in Goyang from 8 to 11 December. Use the current K-DEX site rather than older KADEX listings, which show superseded dates and location details.
Separate information is published for visitors, buyers, exhibitors and speakers. Confirm registration eligibility, badge collection, meeting requests, visa support and any restricted programme access before booking travel.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is K-DEX 2026?
The current official event runs from 8 to 11 December 2026 at KINTEX in Goyang, Republic of Korea. Older KADEX dates and venue listings are no longer current.
What kind of event is K-DEX?
It is a professional international defence exhibition and conference combining capability displays, official briefings, forums, technology presentations, delegation meetings and a dedicated startup programme.
Which technologies does K-DEX cover?
The exhibition covers intelligence and command, mobility, firepower, protection, support, aerospace, physical AI, autonomous systems, counter-UAS capability and other future defence technologies.
Who should attend K-DEX?
The main audience includes military delegations, government and procurement teams, defence manufacturers, technology suppliers, startups, investors, international buyers and programme or engineering leaders.
How can companies participate?
Companies should use the current exhibitor guide, sponsorship information or Defence Startup Lab route. Buyer meetings, speaking opportunities and technical presentations have separate application processes that should be confirmed directly.
What should international visitors verify?
Confirm the correct registration category, invitation or visa documentation, KINTEX access, badge collection, local transport arrangements and whether scheduled business meetings or restricted programme elements need current advance approval.