When does SITDEF take place?

SITDEF runs from April 1, 2027 to April 4, 2027.

Where is SITDEF held?

SITDEF is held at Cuartel General del Ejército del Perú, San Borja, Lima, Peru.

SITDEF is aimed at Primes, SMEs, Institutions.

South AmericaTrade shows & exhibitions

1–4 Apr 2027

SITDEF

Name: SITDEF
Start: 2027-04-01
End: 2027-04-04
Location: Cuartel General del Ejército del Perú, San Borja

Cuartel General del Ejército del Perú, San Borja · Lima, Peru

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Dates: Thu, 1 April 2027 – Sun, 4 April 2027
Venue: Cuartel General del Ejército del Perú, San Borja
Location: Lima, Peru
Organizer: Ministerio de Defensa del Perú / Ejército del Perú
Cost: paid
Scale: major
Recurrence: biennial
Format: On-site

Market intel

Moderate pricingmedium confidence

SITDEF 2025 (10th edition, April 24–27) featured major international primes alongside Peruvian state defence entities including FAME, SIMA, and SEMAN, with a notable expansion into AI and cybersecurity.

Historical data shows strong growth from 40 exhibitors at inception to ~170 from 27 countries, with visitor numbers reaching 30,000–42,000 depending on edition.
Exhibitor pricing is handled on request through the official stand builder Stockholm Exhibiciones.

Notable exhibitors

Airbus Defence & SpaceLockheed MartinSaabHyundai RotemHD HyundaiIWI (Israel Weapon Industries)Google (conference partner)Cisco (conference partner)

AI-researched Wed, 2 September 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Why it matters

SITDEF is the primary gateway for defence and dual-use suppliers seeking access to Peruvian and broader Latin American procurement decision-makers, including official delegations, purchasing managers, and armed-forces representatives from across the continent.

Its biennial cycle and government-backed format make it the region's most credible platform for advancing re-equipment and modernisation contracts.
For SMEs and startups, national-pavilion participation options and a growing focus on cybersecurity and AI lower the barrier to entry into a strategically important emerging market.

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About

SITDEF (Salón Internacional de Tecnología para la Defensa y Prevención de Desastres Naturales) is the leading biennial international defence and security exhibition in Latin America, held at the Peruvian Army Headquarters in San Borja, Lima.

Organised by Peru's Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces since its inaugural edition in 2007, it brings together governments, armed forces, industry, and researchers from across the region and beyond.
The event covers military defence, public safety, cybersecurity, AI, and disaster prevention, combining live equipment demonstrations with a high-level conference programme.
It directly supports the modernisation agenda of Peru's Armed Forces, National Police, and civil protection agencies.

Topics

Land systemsCyberAirMaritimeISR & Sensors

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsInstitutions

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Event in numbers

Visitors (est.): ~30,000visitors (2021 edition reference); ~42,000 visitors reported at 2017 edition
Exhibitors: ~170exhibitors from 27 countries (2021 edition)
Delegations: 27national delegations (2021); 30+ countries represented at 2017 edition
Floor space: ~60,000 sqm(2021 edition)

Duration: 4 days
Edition: 11th edition in 2027 (since 2007, biennial; 10th edition held April 2025)
Ticket (est.): Not publicly listed; likely low-cost or free for trade/military visitors, nominal public-day fee — on request
Exhibiting (est.): Stand pricing on request via sitdef.com / Stockholm Exhibiciones
Patronage: Endorsed by Peru's Ministerio de Defensa, Ejército del Perú, Marina de Guerra del Perú, Fuerza Aérea del Perú, and Policía Nacional del Perú

AI-researched estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

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