IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 launch on February 17

Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence, in strategic partnership with ADNEC Group, will be organising the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025 on February 17-21. The globally renowned and highly anticipated events in the defence sector will also include the International Defence Conference.

The IDEX and NAVDEX 2025 serve as significant global platforms, bringing together leading government officials, executives, and experts from the defence and security sectors worldwide. The two events provide a significant opportunity to network with investors, build new partnerships, and engage with industry leaders.

The Ministry of Defence and ADNEC Group are committed to supporting the defence and security industries as a national priority, contributing to the development of a vital sector that strengthens and enhances the UAE’s national economy.

Staff Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee for IDEX and NAVDEX , and the accompanying International Defence Conference, stated: “Hosting and organising major exhibitions such as IDEX & NAVDEX has reinforced Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global destination for the defence and military industries. We are confident that these events will continue to achieve remarkable success, reflecting our commitment to building a more prosperous and secure future for the world by advancing a shared vision of maintaining global stability and security.”

Staff Major General Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee for the exhibitions, stated: “The national defence and security industries sector enjoys unlimited support from the UAE leadership who seek to enhance the capabilities of national defence industries as a vital field aligned with the UAE’s aspirations for leadership and excellence.”

He added that organising IDEX & NAVDEX 2025 reflects the country’s position as a leading global hub that brings together the largest specialised companies in this sector. “These exhibitions serve as a platform to strengthen cooperation and strategic partnerships with major global companies.”

Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, the Managing Director & Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “We anticipate that the upcoming editions of IDEX and NAVDEX will be the largest and most significant in the history of the two events.”

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