Forthcoming Arms Fairs
Arms fairs happen all year round, and all over the world. Many arms fairs are organised with support from the Government's arms sales unit, UKTI DSO. You can find out more about UKTI DSO's work promoting the arms industry on CAAT's UKTI pages.
Click on the arms fair to find out more information.
Arms fairs held in the UK are represented by a Union Flag
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March
12-14 Mar: Farnborough
Security & Policing 2013 
"Our contacts; police, military and paramilitary, regard Security & Policing as the most important exhibition at international level within the security sector" (Dr Serena Corti, Commercial Officer, UKTI DSO, Italy, S&P 2013 website)
More about Security & Policing 2013, including information about exhibitors, delegations and Guildford Cathedral cancelling its booking for the event's Gala Dinner.
26-30 Mar: Langkawi, Malaysia
LIMA 2013
"The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific growth markets from the defence, enforcement, civil and commercial sectors." (LIMA 2013 Website)
List of LIMA 2013 exhibitors (pending)
UK trade association ADS plan to lead a UK pavilion.
LIMA is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
April
2-4 Apr: Singapore
Global Security Asia 2013
"Global Security Asia (GSA) is regarded as the premier International Exhibition and Conference focusing exclusively on Counter Terrorism, Internal State Security, Law Enforcement and Civil Defence in the Asia Pacific Region." (GSA 2013 Website)
GSA is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
8-10 Apr: Maryland, USA
Sea-Air-Space 2013
"Sea-Air-Space is now the largest maritime exposition in the U.S. and continues as an invaluable extension of the Navy League’s mission of maritime policy education and sea service support." (Sea-Air-Space 2013 Website)
List of Sea-Air-Space 2013 exhibitors
Sea-Air-Space is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
9-12 Apr: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LAAD Defence & Security 2013
"LAAD reaches its 9th edition as the leading exhibition for the sector in Latin America." (LAAD 2013 Website)
List of LAAD 2013 exhibitors
List of UK exhibitors at LAAD 2013
LAAD is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
24-25 Apr: London
Counter Terror Expo 2013 
"Counter Terror Expo is a market leading event delivering buyers and specifiers from across the world within Government, Military, Law Enforcement, Emergency Service, Private Sector and the Security Services." (Counter Terror Expo website)
List of Counter Terror Expo 2013 exhibitors
May
7-10 May: Istanbul, Turkey
IDEF 2013
"IDEF, International Defence Industry Fair...has become the most important cooperation and promotion platform for observing technological developments, implementing procurement programs, introducing and demonstrating the most modern defence equipment, vehicles and weapon systems in the region." (IDEF 2013 Website)
List of IDEF 2013 exhibitors
UK trade associaton ADS plan to lead a UK Pavillion
IDEF is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
13-16 May: Birmingham
IFSEC International 2013 
"IFSEC International is the largest event for the security industry, bringing together the entire security buying chain in one place. Celebrating our 40th year, we’ve been at the centre of the security industry, ensuring excellence and innovation at each ground breaking event. " (IFSEC International 2013 Website)
List of IFSEC 2013 exhibitors
IFSEC is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
14-16 May: Singapore
IMDEX Asia 2013
"IMDEX Asia is Asia Pacific’s only dedicated international maritime defence event." (IMDEX Asia 2013 Website)
List of IMDEX 2013 exhibitors
UK trade associaton ADS plan to lead a UK Pavillion
IMDEX is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
22-24 May: Rome, Italy
ITEC 2013
"ITEC is an annual forum for representatives from the military, industry and academia to connect and share knowledge with the international training, education and simulation sectors." (ITEC 2013 Website)
June
17-19 Jun: Malaysia
GPEC Asia 2013
"GPEC ASIA 2013 is an exhibition exclusively for specific members of the enforcement agencies, primarily, the police force as well as other law and security enforcement authorities such as the prisons, customs, immigration, civil defence, the military police and selected private security organisations." (GPEC Asia 2013 Website)
GPEC Asia 2013 is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
17-23 Jun: France
Paris Airshow 2013
"Since its inception, the show has been at the very heart of the development of the world aviation and space industry. Over the years, it has become one of the industry's major networking events." (Paris Airshow 2013 website)
List of Paris Airshow 2013 exhibitors
Paris Airshow is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
18-20 Jun: Hamburg, Germany
Undersea Defence Technology 2013
"UDT is the underwater defence and security community's dedicated conference and exhibition." (UDT 2013 Website)
UDT is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
25-27 Jun: Southampton
Seawork 2013 
"Seawork offers a unique service to exhibitors and industry visitors to support business in the military and public sectors. " (Seawork 2013 Website)
Seawork is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
July
16-17 Jul: Farnborough
Global Intelligence Systems 2013 
"Global Intelligence Systems (GIS) 2013 will be organised by Farnborough International Limited and ADS, the trade organisation advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Space and Security industries, together with partners KTN and the UK MoD, with the aim of bringing Autonomous and Intelligent Systems capabilities in front of a high level, international audience and in particular promoting UK developments in this field, Research and Development and broadening market opportunities." (GIS 2013 Website)
GIS is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
September
10-13 Sep: London
DSEi 2013 
"DSEI is the largest fully integrated defence and security show in the world, featuring Air, Naval, Land and Security show content. Based in ExCeL, London every two years, the event provides unrivalled access to key markets across the globe." (DSEi 2013 website)
List of DSEi 2013 exhibitors
October
7-9 Oct: Sydney, Australia
Pacific 2013
"The Pacific International Maritime and Naval Exposition bring together commercial maritime and naval technology from throughout the Asia Pacific Region." (GIS 2013 Website)
Pacific is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
29 Oct-3 Nov: Seoul, South Korea
Seoul ADEX 2013
"The last Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition was successfully held with best ever results 314 exhibitors from 31 countries and about 100 thousands of trade visitors. The next exhibition will be held again from October 29 ~ November 3 in 2013, and the Korean government is now forming a national support policy to promote the exhibition as the re-presentative aerospace and defense exhibition of the Asia-Pacific region." (Seoul ADEX 2013 Website)
UK trade associaton ADS are looking to coordinate a UK Pavillion at Seoul ADEX 2013
Seoul ADEX is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
November
4-7 Nov: Bangkok, Thailand
Defense & Security 2013
"Science and technology have made military cooperation between nations more essential than ever. The goal of Defense & Security 2013 is to help meet that challenge through mutual respect and understanding. Defense & Security is now recognized as one of Asia’s most important military events." (Defense & Security 2013 Website)
Defense & Security is on UKTI DSO's exhibitions programme
January 2014
6-8 Jan: Oman
Gulf of Oman Defense & Aerospace Exhibition, GODA 2014
"The First Edition of Gulf of Oman Defense & Aerospace - Exhibition & Conference - GODA 2014 !" (GODA 2014 website)

