2027 KSS
Exhibition Dates: May 12-14, 2027
Venue: Astana, Kazakhstan
Frequency: Annual Event
Exhibition Overview
KSS is Kazakhstan's only specialized military and police exhibition, and the largest, highest-profile, longest-running and most officially endorsed professional security event in Central Asia. Having been successfully held for 12 consecutive editions, it enjoys strong support from institutions including the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan.
The 2026 edition further consolidated its position as the core B2B platform for cutting-edge security solutions display, technology exchange and business cooperation in Central Asia. Covering the entire industrial chain including military and police equipment, counter-terrorism and explosion-proof technologies, smart security, cybersecurity, emergency rescue and border control, KSS serves as the only efficient gateway for global manufacturers to directly connect with government procurement and industry decision-makers in the CIS Russian-speaking region.
Known as the "Little Saudi Arabia of Central Asia", Kazakhstan boasts strong economic strength, political stability, massive investments in energy and infrastructure, as well as ample military and security budgets, presenting vast market opportunities. Meanwhile, Chinese citizens enjoy visa-free entry for up to 30 days, with extremely simple exhibition procedures and convenient travel, enabling truly hassle-free business development.
Previous Edition Highlights (2026)
The 2026 KSS was held at the International Exhibition Center EXPO in Astana from May 13 to 15, achieving new highs across all key indicators. The exhibition continued to strengthen its professional B2B platform value, providing an efficient channel for technology manufacturers and suppliers to directly engage with decision-makers, technical experts and end-users from Kazakhstan and across Central Asia. The event featured 3,892 square meters of exhibition space, over 100 exhibiting companies from 13 countries, 4,036 professional visitors, with 20% of participants planning to sign contracts during or after the exhibition.
Exhibits Categories
■ Land Forces
Military packaging boxes, military plastic crates, firearms and ammunition cases, army control systems and equipment, CBRN defense measures and equipment, personal protective equipment, propulsion systems, reconnaissance and exploration equipment, surveillance devices, rescue and safety equipment, CCTV video surveillance, DVRs, infrared thermal imagers, infrared detectors, infrared perimeter protection systems, etc.
■ Air Forces
Air transport systems and equipment, air force control and communication systems, display and data recording processors, domestic security equipment, etc.
■ Naval Forces
Naval control systems and equipment, storage protection and transportation equipment, weapons and weapons technologies, etc.
■ Field Hospitals & Medical Services
Battlefield emergency medical supplies and instruments, special armored ambulances, mobile field hospitals, field survival medications, CBRN defense pharmaceuticals and equipment, etc.
■ National Security & Supervision
Police vehicles, police armored vehicles, police communication equipment, bomb detection and disposal devices, police uniforms, courtroom equipment, biometric devices, traffic control equipment, radar systems, rescue equipment, radiation detection and processing equipment, weapons simulators, police roadblocks, drug detection equipment, X-ray inspection systems, surveillance and counter-surveillance equipment, etc.
■ Logistics Support
Testing systems, general components and parts, rescue material transportation, advanced survival equipment and gear, etc.
