President Ramaphosa to visit the Africa Aerospace and Defence (ADD)2024 Trade and Exhibtion
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, 18 September 2024, visit the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Trade and Exhibition at the Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng.
The President will conduct a walkabout of the AAD trade and exhibition site and interact with exhibitors and delegates.
The 12th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and air show will take place at the air force base from 18-22 September 2024 under the theme “Exploring New Paths, Sharing Solutions, Showcasing Innovation and Capability.”
The AAD trade and exhibition is a partnership between the Department of Defence, the South African Aerospace and Defence Industries Association (AMD), the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR) and the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA Trust).
Over the 24 years of existence, the AAD has evolved into a nationally and internationally followed trade and exhibition event. It is the only defence and aviation trade and exhibition event held on the African continent and is the 6th largest in the world.
The Expo brings together a range of key local and international guests looking for opportunities in South Africa’s defence industry.
This year’s edition will have countries exhibiting from Africa, Europe, Asia, and America.
It also markets South African companies and innovation to the international market as attractive solutions to unique defence and security problems.
The President is expected to do the walkabout at 15h30.










