As an important component of national strategy, the defense technology industry is a crucial pillar of national security and defense construction, as well as a vital component of high-end manufacturing. The development of national defense technology and industry is not only a significant upgrade of military power, but also a strong support for national stability and economic prosperity. Today, countries around the world are seizing new heights through a new round of global collaborative innovation in technology and industry. As a national strategic hub and open gateway, Shanghai has abundant resources for scientific and technological innovation and advanced manufacturing, extensive global economic and trade connections, and numerous international platforms. In order to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech during his inspection in Shanghai, accelerate the construction of an advanced national defense science and technology industry system with Chinese characteristics, and serve the improvement of the security and resilience of the modern military industry supply chain and high-level opening up, the "2026 Second Shanghai National Defense Science and Technology Industry Equipment and Information Technology Expo" jointly hosted by the China National Defense Industry Enterprise Association and relevant units is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from April 23-25, 2026.
1、 Organizational structure
Hosted by: China National Defense Industry Enterprise Association, jointly organized by relevant units, and hosted by: Tianzi Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd
2、 The scale of the exhibition is grand
The planned exhibition area for this year's expo is over 40000, with 1000 participating companies, 2000 booths, 35000 professional visitors, and 6000 military research personnel. The expo will invite a wide range of government, association, research institutions, and enterprises to participate. The exhibition will gather the latest technologies, products, and achievements in the global defense technology industry, providing a platform for enterprises and experts in the industry to exchange, cooperate, and learn. It will further promote the deep integration of industry, academia, research, and application, facilitate the rapid implementation and development of projects, and provide strong support for the sustainable development of the industry.
3、 Exhibition Area Planning and Scope
1. Exhibition Area for Technological Innovation and Development Achievements in National Defense Science and Technology Industry and Supply Chain: Achievements in National Defense Science and Technology Innovation and Development, Achievements in National Defense Information Equipment Development, Achievements in National Defense Science and Technology, Achievements in Military Intelligent Equipment, Achievements in Fusion Innovation, Achievements in Aerospace Equipment, Achievements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Equipment, Achievements in Radar Equipment.
2. Special Electronic Equipment Exhibition Area: Semiconductors, Integrated Circuits, Chips, Packaging, Precision Ceramics, Microwave, RF Components and Modules, Electronic Components and Components, Electronic Testing and Measurement Instruments, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Filters, Electromagnetic Shielding, Relays, Sensors, Encoders, Transmitters, Sensitive Components, Military Power Supplies, Batteries, Radar Systems, Electronic Warfare, Signal Processing, Data Acquisition, Reinforced Computers, Various Boards, Embedded Products, LCD Displays, Real time Display and Control, Solid State Drives, Data Storage, Inertial Navigation, Simulation Testing, Measurement and Control Systems, Printed Circuit Boards, Switches, Connectors, Cable Components, Electromechanical Components, Laser and Optoelectronic Products, Electronic Manufacturing Equipment, SMT Surface Mount Equipment, Anti static, Military Testing and Measurement, Instruments and Meters, etc.
3. Exhibition Area for National Defense Communication and Command Systems: Military Communication Systems, Command Systems, Control Systems, Visualization Systems, Precision Guidance, Intelligence Reconnaissance, Target Positioning and Tracking, Telemetry Systems, Flight Control Systems, Fire Control Systems, Intelligence Reconnaissance Systems, Emergency Communication, Image Processing, GIS Software/Systems, Wearables, Virtual Reality, 5G Technology, Bus Technology, Fault Prediction and Diagnosis, High Speed Cameras, Air Traffic Control Systems, Virtual Instruments, Semi physical Simulation, Thermal Control Systems, Communication Equipment, Various Communication Antennas, Antenna Elevators, Wireless Image Transmission, Wireless Ad hoc Networks, Control Console, Communication Command Vehicle, Data Room, Fiber Optic Cables, Optical Transmission, Optical Devices, Optical Communication, Laser Communication, Communication Power Supply, Energy Storage Battery, Lithium Battery, Fuel Cell, Battery, Generator sets, etc.
4. Defense Industry Automation/Testing and Advanced Manufacturing Exhibition Area: Military automation, control systems, servo systems/servo motors, encoders, CNC systems, industrial sockets/connectors, conductive slip rings, military testing equipment, power transmission and intelligent technology, hydraulic systems, hydraulic components, sealing technology, drive systems and components, machine vision, fluid transmission equipment, human-machine interface devices, industrial explosion-proof products, explosion-proof electrical, vacuum, micro electromechanical, reliability testing equipment, environmental testing equipment, test chambers, material testing equipment, etc.
5. National Defense Network Security Exhibition Area: Network security, information security, data security, data mining, cloud storage, encrypted computing, encrypted transmission, file scanning, smart archives, security analysis, data backup, servers, electromagnetic information security protection, intelligent office, data collection, data analysis, data storage, data compression, data integration, data retrieval, data processing, data transmission and other network security protection.
6. Aerospace/Unmanned Systems and Satellite Navigation Exhibition Area: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Anti UAV Equipment, Small Low Altitude Aerial Vehicles, eVTOL Aircraft, UAV Detection, Interception and Control Equipment, Low Altitude Defense, Airship Technology, Optoelectronic Pod, UAV Pod/Pan Tilt/Camera/Lens, Unmanned Boats, Military Unmanned Robots, Four legged Robots, Special Robots, Surface Unmanned Boats, Unmanned Submarines, Unmanned Vehicles, etc. Satellite technology, Beidou Navigation System, inertial navigation, time-frequency, terminal equipment, space facilities, modules, chips, aviation technology, aviation electronics/testing/systems/materials, launch vehicles, small rocket technology, engines, onboard, manufacturing and cutting equipment, laser and welding, mold and die casting manufacturing, aviation materials, metrology and testing, optoelectronic and infrared systems, air traffic control and airport equipment, etc.
7. National Defense Advanced Materials Exhibition Area: Special Materials, Dual Use Materials, Military Composite Materials, Special Fibers, Alloy Materials, Carbon Brazing Materials, Titanium Metal, Honeycomb Processing, Nanomaterials, Graphene, Stealth Materials, High and Low Temperature Resistant Materials, 3D Printing Materials, Inorganic Materials, Superconducting and Nanomaterials, Shielding Materials, Electronic New Materials, Target Technology, Polymer Materials and Products, Steel Materials and Products, Lightweight Alloy Materials and Products, High Temperature Structural Materials and Products, Metal Electronic Materials, Semiconductor Packaging Materials, Welding Materials, Spray Materials, etc.
8. Special Vehicles and Shelters Exhibition Area: Defense vehicles, military and police vehicles, off-road vehicles, armored vehicles, communication command vehicles, unmanned vehicles, infantry fighting vehicles, armored transport vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles, radar vehicles, electronic countermeasures vehicles, supply vehicles, ammunition supply vehicles, towing vehicles, snowmobiles, medical rescue vehicles, commercial vehicles, logistics support vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), all terrain vehicles, power vehicles, amphibious vehicles, communication vehicles, space vehicles and other special defense vehicles. Shelters, bulletproof shelters, communication shelters, mobile shelters, monitoring shelters, meteorological shelters, medical shelters, mobile cooking vehicle shelters, bathing shelters, mobile support shelters, box type carriages, special carriages, refrigeration shelters and other special defense vehicles. Related technical products such as carriages, insulated carriages, containers, cabin accessories, cabin air conditioning, cabin materials, etc.
9. Logistics Support and Simulation Training Exhibition Area: Quartermaster Equipment, Military Medical Equipment, War Injury Treatment, First Aid Equipment, Emergency Rescue Equipment, Kitchen Equipment, Individual Soldier Equipment, Military Packaging, Oil Equipment, Quartermaster Food and Clothing, Logistics Equipment New Energy, Start up Power, Power Support Equipment, Military Teaching Equipment, Camping Equipment, Exoskeleton Assist Equipment, Gun and Bullet Cabinet, Disguise Equipment, Disguise Air Model, False Target, Parachute Equipment, Parachute Carrying Equipment, Protective Equipment, Special Lighting, Protective Boxes, Equipment Boxes, etc. Military training equipment, intelligent shooting equipment, intelligent modeling, simulation systems, electronic sand tables, electronic countermeasures, combat experiments, simulation trainers, holographic projections, inflatable false targets, targets, launchers, etc.:
4、 Main activities
1. Opening Ceremony and Tour of Shanghai National Defense Industry Exhibition
The 2nd Shanghai Defense Science and Technology Industry Chain Supply Chain Cooperation Development Conference on February 26
3.2026 Second Shanghai Defense Science and Technology Industry Supply and Demand and Technology Exchange Conference
(1) Industry demand side, foreign trade service agencies, buyers and exhibitors cooperation negotiation meeting
(2) Industry Qualification Access, Tendering and Bidding Policies, and Information Acquisition Exchange Meeting
(3) Aerospace Equipment Manufacturing Supply and Demand Matchmaking and Technical Exchange Conference
(4) Ship equipment manufacturing supply and demand docking and technical exchange meeting
(5) Meeting on Supply and Demand Coordination and Technical Exchange in Weapon Equipment Manufacturing
(6) Electronic Information and Communication System Equipment Supply and Demand Coordination and Technical Exchange Conference
（4） Supporting activities such as case promotion, investment matching, and industry investment attraction
5、 Highlight of the Expo
1. Adhere to open cooperation and encourage domestic enterprises to "go global".
2. The conference has a high standing position and has received full support from relevant departments and associations.
3. Trend leadership, concentrated display of forward-looking technologies, etc.
4. Precise docking to broaden the cooperation bridge between supply and demand sides.
5. Various activities promote the integration of new technologies and national defense.
6： Audience organization profession
During the exhibition, we cordially invite leaders and expert representatives from defense procurement and technology departments, major military industry groups and research institutes, defense science and technology industry departments, military academies, experts and scholars, various military branches, shipbuilding, radar, electronics and other military industry groups and related research institutes, as well as equipment procurement departments.
Address: Building 2, Zhoupu Smart Industry Park, Lane 99, Shenmei Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
Official website: www.nete-expo.com
Contact: Teacher Zhou Yutong 17610777001