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18–20 Nov 2026
Bahrain International Airshow
Sakhir Air Base · Zallaq (Sakhir), Bahrain
- Dates
- Wed, 18 November 2026 – Fri, 20 November 2026
- Venue
- Sakhir Air Base
- Location
- Zallaq (Sakhir), Bahrain
- Organizer
- Bahrain Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications & Royal Bahraini Air Force, in association with Farnborough International
- Cost
- paid
- Scale
- major
- Recurrence
- biennial
- Format
- On-site
Market intel
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BIAS 2024 was the largest edition to date, drawing 57,000 visitors, 177 organisations, and 226 delegations from 83 countries across a 14,000 sqm exhibition hall and 86,000 sqm static display area.
- Key Western and regional defence primes — including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Thales, and Leonardo — exhibited alongside Gulf carriers and regional defence suppliers.
- The 2026 edition is expected to surpass 2024 figures, with a new GSE pavilion and expanded floorplan confirmed.
Notable exhibitors
Lockheed MartinBAE SystemsRolls-RoyceThalesLeonardoGulf AirIndraOtokar
AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Why it matters
BIAS is the leading boutique airshow in the Gulf region, offering unrivalled access to high-level military and civil procurement delegations from over 80 countries — a density of decision-makers rarely matched outside Paris or Farnborough.
- For defence SMEs and primes alike, the show's compact format and dedicated delegations programme create direct pathways to Middle East government buyers and regional MRO/upgrade contracts.
- Its association with Farnborough International and royal patronage lend it credibility and political weight that accelerates deal-making.
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About
The Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) is a biennial, commercially-focused aerospace and defence trade show held at Sakhir Air Base in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Established in 2010 and held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, it combines a 14,000 sqm indoor exhibition hall, 86,000 sqm static aircraft display, luxury chalets, and a multi-track conference programme.
- The show serves as the primary gateway for aerospace and defence businesses seeking access to Gulf and wider Middle East markets, attracting civil and military delegations from over 80 countries.
Topics
AirISR & SensorsUAS / DronesAutonomy & RoboticsC2 / Battle Management
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsInstitutions
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