- BIDEC 2019 will take place 28-30 October 2019 at Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Centre
- Bahrain’s only tri-service defence expo - covering air, land and sea
- Officially supported by the Bahrain Defence Force
- 180+ exhibiting companies in 2017 from 39 countries showcasing the latest technology, equipment and hardware across land, sea and air.
- 9000+ industry visitors across three days in 2017
- Fully-Hosted International Military VIP Delegation Programme
- BIDEC also hosts the Middle East Military Alliances & Coalitions (MEMAC) Conference
- BIDEC Off-Site Activities include Parachute Display, Shooting Demonstrations, Warship Display, Military Vehicle Demo and Sniper & Night-vision Shooting.
- BIDEC 2017 won Best Trade Show Over 10,000sqm at the Middle East Special Event Awards 2018
BIDEC 2019 · LAND-BASED SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
BIDEC features land-based systems including current equipment and future technology on show from exhibitors. The Bahrain Army, Royal Guard and National Guard will all be present to network with technology providers, suppliers and prime contractors.
There are also Static Display areas around the show for the Bahrain Military to display their latest hardware.
BIDEC 2019 · NAVAL SYSTEMS
With the regional bases located at Mina Salman Port, Bahrain has always been a central focus for the global naval community, and the recently established GCC Unified Naval Operations Centre Headquarters in Bahrain is further proof of this.
With many neighbouring states also investing in naval programs, the region’s decision makers will be able to network and discuss their many requirements.
BIDEC 2019 · AIR & AVIATION
Complimenting the already active area of civil aviation in the region, BIDEC will deliver the military community to Bahrain in October 2019. The event will showcase both fixed and rotary wing airframes and support equipment to the Bahrain Air Force and visiting Air Force delegations.