Africa Aerospace and Defence AAD is a premier event on the international aviation and defence calendar. As a showcase for civil and military aviation, maritime and land-based defence technologies, AAD is the largest exhibition of its kind in Africa.

With the world-class infrastructure of South Africa, AAD is uniquely positioned for exhibiting companies to market their defence products and services to the entire continent and beyond. China is the biggest exhibitor at the Africa Aerospace and Defence AAD 2010, reflecting the growing military might of the Asian giant. The move to be the biggest displayer at the expo is seen as China's attempts to expand military ties with the African countries in lieu of getting access to their minerals and oil reserves. For the Defence Companies of South Africa, AAD 2010 is the biggest event to present their last military technologies and innovations in the air, maritime and land-based sector. Other countries that will take part in the largest defence exhibition of its kind in Africa include the US, France and the UK. Indian companies such as BrahMos Aerospace, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Goa Shipyard Limited are also participating in the show. Global defence manufacturers such as Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Thales and EADS are also going to take part in the four-day event.

With exhibitors from all over the world, AAD is a unique place for networking opportunities and face-to-face business interaction. During five days from the 21 to 25 September 2010, the city of Cape Town become the most central point in the world for military official delegation and decision makers to see the latest technologies and innovation in the navy, land and air defence sectors. Covering the full spectrum of leading edge aviation products and defence-related technologies, AAD 2010 will highlight contemporary developments in this area. Niche sectors incorporated into AAD 2010 cover commercial and general aviation, homeland security, humanitarian relief and disaster management, freight and forwarding services, as well as search and rescue.