BAMEX, the defense industry meeting in Africa, opened its doors

BAMEX 2026, which has become one of the important defense and security meetings in Africa, started in Bamako, the capital of Mali.

BAMEX 2026, one of the critical meetings of the African continent in the field of defense and security technologies, started in Bamako, the capital of Mali. The event, which was implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Defense of Mali and Turkey-based The Peak Defense, opened its doors at Bamako Fair and Exhibition Center (FEBAK). Visitors will be able to visit the stands in the fairground for the first three days, and special demonstrations will be held in the following two days where the operational capabilities of the systems will be demonstrated.

Advanced Systems and Live Demonstrations in the Field

The organization, whose first step was taken last year with the participation of mainly Turkish manufacturers, has now turned into a multinational platform with the participation of global actors such as Germany and China. More than 20 Turkish defense organizations are participating in the fair, where delegations from the Ministry of National Defense and the Presidency of the Presidency of Defense Industries are represented at a high level. While the equipment developed by Baykar, ASELSAN, ROKETSAN, Skydagger, KaleKalıp, Turaç and Prontaron Defense were showcased, the "Demo Day" stage of the organization became the focus of the participants. Official and military delegations have the opportunity to personally observe the real-time operation of the high-tech products exhibited in the stands.

Security Balances and Strategic Impact in the African Market

BAMEX 2026, which hosts high-level military officials and government representatives from more than 40 countries on the continent, plays a key role in meeting regional security requirements. Defense authorities who want to speed up their procurement processes go beyond static presentations and directly evaluate solutions proven in field conditions. The operational success of the Turkish defense industry in the field opens the door to new defense collaborations and strategic technology transfers across Africa. The meeting, which brings together modern security needs and innovative military equipment, serves as a permanent bridge in the modernization of the continent's defense infrastructure.