The Organizers of Egypt Defence Expo (EDEX) announced that Lockheed Martin has confirmed its participation as Gold Sponsor for EDEX 2021.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Lockheed Martin joins the growing list of exhibitors signing up for Egypt’s only international tri-service defence exhibition.
Confirmed Sponsors to-date include:
• Headline Sponsor: Fincantieri
• Platinum Sponsor: Dassault Aviation
• Platinum Sponsor: MBDA
• Gold Sponsor: Lockheed Martin
• Bronze Sponsor: HENSOLDT
Scheduled for 29 November to 02 December 2021, EDEX will be held under the patronage of His Excellency, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt and The Supreme Commander of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
EDEX is fully supported by Egyptian Armed Forces and presents a brand new opportunity for exhibitors to showcase the latest technology, equipment and systems across land, sea, and air.
Organized by Clarion Defence & Security, EDEX will be held at Egypt International Exhibition Centre, a brand new venue in Cairo. The second edition is expected to attract over 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest technology, equipment and systems across land, sea and air. In addition, over 30,000 industry visitors are expected to attend the show.
EDEX will also host an international military VIP Delegation Program.
With 920,000 military personnel, the largest military power in Africa and one of the leading forces worldwide, Egypt is the ideal setting for a large-scale defence & security event. In addition, Egypt has historically maintained continuous investment in the latest weaponry as a defence strategy and has strengthened national production lines across a range of military complexes.