​The 2nd International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEC) hosted by Ghana Army in Accra will build upon the endeavours of African Army to enhance combined capabilities to counter the continent’s leading security challenges. This unparalleled event will showcase the importance of integrating strategies and solutions to solve challenges such as extremism, terrorism and cross-border crime in this region.

The overarching objective of IDEC 2024 is to improve regional development and security by promoting civil/ defence partnership, both regionally and internationally. Through a series of unique platforms, the two-day event aims to assemble Africa’s Chiefs of Army and senior officers and executives, as well as security agencies and global partners and advanced solution providers to improve combined combat operations and regional development initiatives.