LAAD Defence and Security
13 to 16 April 2027
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Organiser? Update this eventPhoto: Fernando Frazao, Agencia Brasil, CC BY 2.0
- Dates
- 13 to 16 April 2027
- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Visitors
- 39,770
- Exhibitors
- 414
- Organised by
- Creative Events Brazil
- 39,770
- Visitors
- 414
- Exhibitors
- 4 days
- Duration
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
About the event
LAAD Defence and Security is a defence and security trade show held every two years at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, organised by Creative Events Brazil. It covers the navy, army, air force and public and corporate security, with an official delegations programme run with the Brazilian Ministry of Defence and parallel events such as the International Symposium on Military Logistics.
The 16th edition runs from 13 to 16 April 2027.
- 39,770 visitors at the 2025 edition
- 414 exhibiting brands in 2025
- 160 official delegations in 2025
- Navy, army, air force and public security sectors
- International Symposium on Military Logistics
Figures from the 2025 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Defence and security industry and Latin American armed forces.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Companies at LAAD Defence and Security
All 365 companies
Companies at LAAD Defence and Security (365)
Exhibitors of LAAD Defence and Security, 108 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. The 2025 list, published by the organiser. The 2027 list will replace it when published.
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Featured companies
A selection of companies with a Flying Engineer profile.
ABIMDE is the Brazilian association for the defense and security industry, with a member directory, advisory council and committees.
Military aerospace research and manufacturing company in Newport News, Virginia, making composite rotor blades, rotor hubs, wind tunnel models and display model
AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic.
Aerocardal - Santiago-Based Aviation Services Provider with Charter, Aeromedical & FBO Operations Aerocardal is comprehensive aviation services provider…
Brazilian aviation group since 1967 with eleven business lines, including MRO, manufacturing, parts supply, Diamond Aircraft distribution, training and an FBO.
All companies 365
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2N ENGENHARIA
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4SEC GLOBAL
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ABIMDE is the Brazilian association for the defense and security industry, with a member directory, advisory council and committees.
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ACERO
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ACTATEC
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Military aerospace research and manufacturing company in Newport News, Virginia, making composite rotor blades, rotor hubs, wind tunnel models and display model
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AEGIS
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AEL
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AEQ
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AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE a.s. is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic.
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Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to LAAD Defence and Security.
Opening hours13 to 16 April 2027
13 to 16 April 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Riocentro
Riocentro, Avenida Salvador Allende 6555, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ 22783-127, Brazil
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From SDU
Santos Dumont Airport, about 35 km from the venue.From GIG
Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport, about 40 km from the venue.Flying privately
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Aerospace manufacturers in Brazil
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