Launch of the KADEX 2024 Organizer Committee (May 16)

Organizer Committee Inauguration Marks a Strong Start for the Premier Exhibition of 2024.
KADEX 2024, Asia’s top-tier ground forces defense exhibition, aims to contribute to achieving the goal of becoming the world’s 4th largest defense exporter.

Chungcheongnam-do and Gyeryong-si – AROKA Sign MOU Agreement for the Success of ‘KADEX 2024’ (April 25)

At Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Office, Governor Kim Tae-heum and Mayor Lee Eung-woo of Gyeryong-si, along with AROKA President Kwon Oh-sung, signed a MOU agreement aimed at establishing and successfully hosting KADEX at Gyeryongdae and enhancing the status of Chungcheongnam as a ‘defense capital.’ Chungcheongnam-do and Gyeryong-si will support exhibition promotion and infrastructure development.

Ministry of National Defense – Army Headquarters – AROKA – Local Government ‘KADEX 2024’ Cooperation Meeting (March 19)

Chungcheongnam-do (Defense Cooperation Team Leader), Gyeryong-si (Director of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Department), Army Headquarters (Ground Forces Festival Planning Team Chief), Army Headquarters (Defense Cooperation Support Department Chief), Gyeryongdae Duty Support Unit (Facilities Chief), and others conducted a cooperation meeting to discuss the development of strategies towards evolving KADEX into a key platform that promotes the advancement of the defense industry business.

AROKA – ROK Army, 1st Meeting for ‘KADEX 2024’ Held

The Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) and the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) held the 1st cooperation meeting regarding the advancement of KADEX. Discussions were focused on exhibition strategies that can expand defense industry development and defense exports.

KADEX 2024 Receives Endorsement from Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA)

Following approval from the Ministry of National Defense and the Republic of Korea Army, endorsement from the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has been secured. Discussions encompassed various aspects including increasing defense exports and fostering the defense industry. As a result, ‘KADEX’ has been designated as the Republic of Korea’s sole ground force defense exhibition, representing K-defense.

Briefing on 『KADEX 2024』 for Defense Attaché Held (3.14)

The AROKA successfully held a briefing session for ‘KADEX 2024’ with the participation of over 40 representatives from 30 countries, reflecting high interest in KADEX. This marked the largest attendance in the history of defense attaché meetings. The briefing aimed to address any confusion between KADEX and DX KOREA and shared updates on the preparations for the event at Gyeryongdae.

“KADEX 2024” to be Held at the Heart of Defense, Gyeryongdae

Strategically located at the headquarters of the Republic of Korea’s three armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force), facilitating the participation of key military personnel. Major military facilities and defense research institutions are all situated within a 30-minute radius. Amidst the hosting of the Air Force-centric defense exhibition “ADEX” at Seoul Airport and the Navy-centric “MADEX” in Busan, the land forces defense exhibition “KADEX” will take place at Gyeryongdae, home to the Army Headquarters

The Republic of Korea Army Headquarters approves official sponsorship for 『KADEX 2024』

The Republic of Korea Army has decided to support ‘KADEX 2024’ after thorough review on the subjects of the Army’s sponsorship. Following the endorsement from the MOD, the sponsorship by the Army contributes to the execution of this nationally significant event. With invitations extended to military decision-makers from over 50 countries, ‘KADEX 2024’ is poised to become the largest-ever defense exhibition in its history.

Seoul Association of Military Attaché The Briefing on National Defense Policy & KADEX 2024 (11.28)

Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) invited the Seoul Association of Military Attaché from 33 countries to hold a briefing session on KADEX 2024, promoting the excellence of K-Defense, and discussing ways to promote cooperation along with active participation by each country in the event of KADEX 2024 (Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition)

Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) signed MOU with Korea Defense Diplomacy Association (KDDA)

Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) and Korea Defense Diplomacy Association (KDDA) signed a memorandum of understanding and agreed to cooperate with each other as partners in the field of defense industry and export of defense area in the Republic of Korea so that many defense officials from different countries can attend KADEX 2024.

Ministry of National Defense has approved the official sponsorship with 『KADEX 2024』

To become 4th largest defense exports country and promote K-Defense which draws the world’s interest, the Ministry of National Defense supports ‘KADEX 2024’ for its successful commencement.

Korea-Japan Defense Enterprises Meeting (10.20)

The AROKA (Association of the Republic of Korea Army) attended a meeting of defense companies in Korea and Japan hosted by the Korea Defense Diplomacy Association to explain the direction of KADEX 2024 (Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition), which will be held under a new name from 2024, and discuss cooperation plans.

President of AROKA(Chief of staff of the Army, Oh-sung Kwon, RET.) and President of AUSA (General, Robert Brooks Brown, RET.) discussed about visions of AUSA.

The Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) met with the president of the AUSA to present the vision and strategy of KADEX 2024 and establish a system of cooperation and support between the U.S. Army in order to successfully host “KADEX 2024 (Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition),” which will be held under the new name from the year 2024

A plaque commemorating the 13th ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Commander (James D. Thurman) will be presented

The Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) participated in one of the largest Army exhibition (AUSA 2023) to meet with U.S. military officials, including the 13th ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Commander, James D. Thurman, to discuss cooperation and present commemorative plaques

Visits the Korean Pavilion in AUSA 2023

The AROKA(President, Oh-sung Kwon) visited the Korean pavilion of AUSA 2023 to encourage those who are working hard to promote defense exports, listen to the difficulties of companies, discuss ways to expand defense exports through cooperation between the public and private sectors, and deliver active support to the government and the Army to ensure that their efforts will bear fruit

Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA) Official’s Meeting

Visit the booth of the Korea Defense Industry Association (KDIA) at AUSA 2023 to discuss cooperation to become the world’s fourth largest defense export powerhouse

Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. to commemorate 70th Anniversary of Korea-U.S. Alliance

The Association of the Republic of Korea Army (AROKA) visited the Memorial of Korean War Veterans in Washington DC to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War and the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance as the first official schedule for participation in the U.S. Army Exhibition (AUSA 2023) to commemorate the sacrifices and dedication of the veterans.

KADEX 2024 (Korea Army International Defense Industrial Exhibition) briefing session held (23.09.21)

As the Association of the Republic of Korea Army (President, Oh-sung Kwon) will hold a defense exhibition under the new name of “KADEX” from the year-2024, it held a briefing session for the participating companies and presented a new defense exhibition strategy that is qualitatively different from the previous one.

KADEX 2024 (Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition) Press briefing session (23.09.15)

The Association of the Republic of Korea Army (President, Oh-sung Kwon) held a press briefing and announced plans for KADEX 2024 that could present “How to Fight” strategy in the Army by combining Exhibition, Professional Conferences, Firepower Demonstrations, and Public Relations.