Pretoria: Denel will showcase South African engineering, innovation, and industrial capability when it participates in the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition for the first time with the Department of Defence as its shareholder.
According to South African Government News Agency, AAD 2026 will take place from 16 - 20 September 2026, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria, under the theme: 'Advancing Defence Capability Together'. The exhibition will provide Denel with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, partners, and stakeholders, while exploring new opportunities for growth.
Denel will showcase a range of its defence capabilities, including the T5-52 and Badger landward systems, Rooivalk attack helicopter, missile and unmanned aerial systems, advanced ammunition capabilities, and skills developed through the Denel Technical Academy. Denel Group Chief Executive Officer Tsepo Monaheng highlighted the exhibition as a significant event, marking the first participation alongside the Department of Defence, providing a platform to reaffirm their contribution to South Africa's defence capability.
Monaheng emphasized the importance of collaboration between government, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Armscor, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), industry, customers, partners, and the technical and engineering community in advancing defence capability. He noted that AAD presents an opportunity to showcase Denel's achievements and future positioning, while also reconnecting with the market and exploring future opportunities.
Denel stated that visitors to its stand at AAD will have an opportunity to engage with its products, technologies, and technical specialists. The exhibition comes as Denel continues its renewal programme, aiming to build on existing capabilities while strengthening competitiveness and innovation.
AAD is a biennial exhibition that brings together the defence, aerospace, and security sectors, providing a platform for industry players to showcase technologies, products, and capabilities.