1 Active Exhibition
2 Planned Attendances

Active  ·  September 2026

AAD Aerospace & Defence 2026

Air Force Base Waterkloof  ·  Pretoria, South Africa

Stand

4×4 CORNER WALK-ON
MEETING CONFIGURATION

AAD is Africa's premier defense and aerospace exhibition, convening procurement authorities, defense manufacturers, and program offices from across the Sub-Saharan region and beyond. It is one of the few forums where the full spectrum of African defense procurement — government, prime, and supplier — occupies the same space over five days.

Harland Strategic is present at AAD 2026 as an exhibitor and as an active participant in the bilateral program. We are not here to display product. We are here to meet with a specific set of counterparties: procurement directorates engaged in security force modernisation programs, defense OEMs seeking structured market entry into African markets, and sovereign program offices assessing supplier qualification and transaction frameworks applicable to current or near-term acquisitions.

Available for Discussion at AAD 2026

I

Defense Procurement Advisory

For African ministry procurement directorates engaged in security force modernisation or platform acquisition programs — at any stage from requirement definition to supplier shortlisting.

II

Market Entry into Africa

For defense manufacturers without an established African presence — or with a presence that has not yet produced the procurement relationships it was intended to. Structured, advisory-led market entry.

III

Export Licensing & Offset Structuring

For manufacturers and procurement bodies assessing the regulatory and commercial architecture applicable to specific Sub-Saharan transactions, including offset and industrial participation requirements.

IV

Equipment Supply & Principal Introduction

For procurement bodies seeking qualified suppliers in specific platform and equipment categories. Where we have an active manufacturer relationship, introductions are made when there is a substantive match.

Our Stand

Our stand is configured as a meeting space — 4×4, corner walk-on. Designed for substantive bilateral conversations: two to four people, a table, no presentation screens or product displays. The format is deliberate.

Walk-in meetings are possible throughout the show, but scheduled bilaterals are prioritised. If your schedule at AAD 2026 is tight — and most are — we recommend requesting a time in advance.

Meetings are available across all five days, including the trade-only days.

Event Details

Exhibition

AAD Aerospace & Defence 2026

Venue

Air Force Base Waterkloof  ·  Pretoria, South Africa

Dates

September 2026 — exact dates TBC

Exhibitor

Harland Strategic  ·  Batuner Danışmanlık Ticaret Ltd

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Request a Meeting at AAD 2026

Complete the form below. We will review your request and respond within one business day to confirm availability.

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Thank you. Your meeting request has been received and will be reviewed directly by the principal. We endeavour to respond within one business day to confirm availability and agree a time. We look forward to the conversation.

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