Thailand Launches First Defense Industry Exhibition
Thailand's Ministry of Defense will launch its first defense industry exhibition, THAIDEF-EX 2026, in July to strengthen domestic defense capabilities and promote self-reliance through collaboration between government, private sector, and r
Thailand's Ministry of Defense is organizing the country's first defense industry exhibition, THAIDEF-EX 2026, uniting government, private sector, and researchers to drive the defense industry toward sustainable self-reliance.
The opening ceremony for THAILAND Defence Industry Exhibition 2026 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the multipurpose building of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense in the Sri Saman area. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will preside, accompanied by the deputy prime minister, defense minister, relevant cabinet members, senior government officials, military commanders, the national police commissioner, entrepreneurs, and defense industry network representatives.
This inaugural Thai defense industry exhibition operates under the concept "Power of Self Reliance" to strengthen Thailand's defense sector in line with government policy on national security and economic development. The initiative promotes Thai entrepreneurs, supports research and technology, and fosters collaboration between government, private, and educational sectors to build genuine self-sufficiency and national competitiveness.
Beyond showcasing defense industry capabilities, the event serves as a mechanism for driving future economic and industrial growth. It provides researchers, technology developers, and Thai entrepreneurs opportunities to commercialize innovations, create economic value, generate employment, and enhance national competitiveness.
Running from July 8-10, 2026, the exhibition will feature defense industry products and innovations from government and private agencies, along with keynote speeches, expert seminars, technology demonstrations, business matching sessions, and networking activities for knowledge exchange.
The Ministry of Defense believes THAIDEF-EX 2026 represents a crucial step in mobilizing all sectors to strengthen Thailand's defense industry sustainably while balancing security, technology, and economic development toward long-term self-reliance and national interest protection.
