{{Short description|Defense expo in Egypt}} {{Infobox Convention | name = Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) | logo = | logo_size = 200px | logo_caption = Logo of Egypt Defence Expo | genre = Defense exhibition | venue = Egypt International Exhibition Center | location = New Cairo | country = {{flag|Egypt}} | first = {{start date|2018|12|03}} | organized = Arabian World Events in coordination with the Egyptian Armed Forces and Ministry of Military Production | attendance = 34,000 (2021) | website = {{URL|egyptdefenceexpo.com}} | next = 1–4 December 2025 }}
'''Egypt Defence Expo''' ('''EDEX''') is an international defense exhibition held biennially in Egypt, showcasing advancements in air, land, and sea military technologies. EDEX is organized by Arabian World Events in partnership with the Egyptian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Military Production.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/64/285222/Egypt/Politics-/Egypts-military-to-hold-first-defense,-security-ex.aspx|title=Egypt's military to hold first defense, security exhibition in December 2018|date=12 December 2017}}</ref>
== Announcement == In December 2017, the Egyptian Armed Forces announced the hosting of an international defense exhibition for 2018 under the patronage of Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the President of Egypt and Supreme Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces. This event was named Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/edex_2018_news_show_daily/edex_new_defence_expo_exhibition_in_egypt_for_december_2018.html|title=EDEX New Defence Expo Exhibition in Egypt for December 2018|date=13 December 2017}}</ref>
== Venue == EDEX takes place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, established in New Cairo in October 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/1/35106/Armed-Forces-established-largest-int-l-exhibition-center-in-New|title=Armed Forces established largest int'l exhibition center in New Cairo|date=2 December 2017}}</ref>
== EDEX 2018 == The inaugural Egypt Defence Expo took place from 3 to 5 December 2018. It featured participation from over 350 international defense and security manufacturers representing more than 40 countries. The exhibition attracted over 30,000 visitors during the three-day event. EDEX 2018 also hosted an international military VIP Delegation Program.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.egyptdefenceexpo.com/|title=Welcome|website=EDEX 2020|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref>
== EDEX 2021 == Originally scheduled for 2020, the second edition of EDEX was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref name="Star 2021 f495">{{cite web | last=Star | first=Defence | title=EDEX 2021: Egypt To Host Defence Exhibition In November | website=India's best defence news site and defence blog, visit for breaking defence news | date=20 September 2021 | url=https://www.defencestar.in/defence-news/edex-2021-egypt-to-host-defence-exhibition-in-november/5792/ | access-date=2 October 2023}}</ref> EDEX 2021 took place from 29 November to 2 December 2021 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC) in New Cairo. The event featured 407 exhibiting companies and drew over 34,000 visitors.<ref name=":0" />
== EDEX 2023 == The third edition of EDEX was held from 4 to 7 December 2023 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC) in New Cairo.<ref name=":0" />
== EDEX 2025 == The fourth edition of EDEX is scheduled to be held from 1 to 4 December 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre (EIEC) in Cairo. Over 400 exhibitors are planned to feature the exhibit, with an expected attendance of "35,000 military and industry visitors from across the world".<ref>{{Cite web |title=What is EDEX? {{!}} EDEX 2025 |url=https://www.egyptdefenceexpo.com/what-is-edex |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=EDEX 2023 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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Category:Trade fairs in Egypt Category:Arms fairs Category:Organised events in Egypt Category:Exhibitions
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