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23–25 Apr 2026

Shanghai National Defense Technology, Equipment and Information Technology Expo

Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center (SAEC), No. 7575 Boyuan Road, Anting Town, Jiading District · Shanghai, China

Shanghai National Defense Technology, Equipment and Information Technology Expo venue
Dates
Thu, 23 April 2026 – Sat, 25 April 2026
Venue
Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center (SAEC), No. 7575 Boyuan Road, Anting Town, Jiading District
Location
Shanghai, China
Organizer
China National Defense Industry Enterprise Association (中国国防工业企业协会) / Tianzi Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Cost
free
Scale
major
Recurrence
annual
Format
On-site

Why it matters

NETE is one of the few large-format defense-industrial expos in eastern China with explicit 'civil-military fusion' (军民融合) positioning, making it a primary gateway for private-sector SMEs and startups seeking qualification and supply-chain entry into China's defense procurement ecosystem. With 600+ exhibitors, 40,000 sqm of floor space, and participation from PLA procurement bodies and all major state defense conglomerates, it offers direct access to decision-makers across aerospace, electronics, and unmanned systems. For international firms, the event's stated openness to participants from 20+ countries and its Shanghai location provide a rare window into China's defense-industrial modernization priorities.

About

The Shanghai National Defense Technology, Equipment and Information Technology Expo (NETE) is an annual professional trade show dedicated to military-civilian dual-use technology integration and defense informatization, held at the Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center in Anting, Jiading District. Now in its 2nd edition, the event spans ten thematic zones covering unmanned systems, aerospace, naval technology, cybersecurity, electronic systems, advanced manufacturing, and the low-altitude economy including drones and eVTOLs. It is co-hosted by the China National Defense Industry Enterprise Association and draws defense contractors, government procurement officers, research institutes, and private enterprises seeking to enter the defense supply chain. Parallel programming includes industry supply-chain conferences, technology exchange sessions, and sector-specific matchmaking meetings.

Market intel

Moderate pricingmedium confidence

NETE is a young but rapidly scaling annual defense-industrial expo in Shanghai, growing from ~30,000 sqm in its inaugural 2025 edition to ~40,000 sqm in 2026 with 600+ exhibitors from over 20 countries. The event is anchored by China's seven major state defense conglomerates and explicitly targets private-sector 'civil-military fusion' participants across UAS, AI, cyber, and advanced manufacturing. Exhibitor cost data is not publicly listed and must be requested directly from the organizer.

Notable exhibitors
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC)China Electronics Technology Group (CETC)China North Industries Group (NORINCO)China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)China Electronics Information Industry GroupShanghai Zhongshan Special Equipment

AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Topics

Dual-useUAS / DronesCyberAIManufacturing & Supply Chain

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions

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