DSA 2028 – Defence Services Asia Exhibition & Conference

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Further details will be announced soon. In the meantime, please refer to the previous event information below.

Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition & Conference 2026 will return to Kuala Lumpur from April 20–23, bringing together military officials, defense contractors, and industry experts to showcase advanced defense technologies and systems across land, air, and sea domains.

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Now nearing its fourth decade, DSA is ranked among the world’s top five defense exhibitions and is said to be one of the largest and most efficiently organized defense events in Asia.

The exhibition is organized by DSA Exhibition & Conference Sdn. Bhd. and hosted by the Ministry of Defence Malaysia. It brings together government ministers, service chiefs, international delegations, and procurement officials. The event features participation from both leading global defense companies and emerging enterprises, providing a platform to display capabilities, network, and explore business opportunities.

When is the Event?

DSA 2026 is taking place April 20–23.

Exhibition Hours:

• April 20–22: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• April 23: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

DSA is a biennial event, held every two years.

What’s On?

DSA 2026 spans 48,000 square meters of exhibition space and features over 1,400 companies from more than 60 countries. Key features include:

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  Technical Talks and Product Demonstrations from global defense solution providers

• Business Matching Programs (G2B/B2B) to facilitate partnerships and procurement discussions
• Future Forces, a new segment focused on AI, data integration, net-centric warfare, and multi-domain operations
• DSA Lab, providing space for startups and small enterprises to showcase their innovations
• @MY Defence Security Innovation Pavilion, promoting locally developed Malaysian defense technologies
• UAV, Drone & Robotic Pavilion, highlighting recent advancements in unmanned and robotic systems used in defense and security applications

Contracts & MoU Signings

DSA 2026 will once again serve as a key venue for defense procurement discussions. The previous edition, held alongside NATSEC Asia, saw RM9.4 billion worth of contracts and memoranda of understanding signed, reinforcing the event’s role as a vital platform for industry engagement and international collaboration.

International Delegations

DSA 2026 is expected to host over 500 international delegations from more than 50 countries, reflecting its continued role as a key global meeting point for defense officials and industry stakeholders.

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Themes

DSA 2026 will feature the latest innovations in:

• Electronic Warfare and Tactical Systems
• Combat Robotics and Unmanned Systems
• Cyber Defense
• Battlefield Healthcare
• Advanced Weaponry and Protective Equipment
• Land, Air, and Naval Defense Technologies

Where is the Event?

Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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