International defence meet commences on Feb.16

The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2025 will take place on 16th February under the theme “Defence Reimagined: Innovation, Integration and Resilience”.

The event coincides with the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025.

Organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Defence and in collaboration with the Tawazun Council, IDC serves as a global platform bringing together key decision-makers, experts, and leaders from around the world.

The event aims to promote collaboration among nations, institutions, and defence companies by discussing key global issues and threats and presenting innovative solutions to overcome future challenges.

The conference will feature three key sessions including “Global Disruptions and Defence Preparedness: Mitigating Threats to Critical Supply Chains,” “Disinformation and Influence Operations: The Weaponisation of Information in Modern Conflicts,” and “Space: The New Arena for Defence and Security.”

The first session will begin with an opening address that discusses the importance of fostering international collaboration and developing innovative defense solutions to address global challenges. It will explore the unprecedented challenges posed by global disruptions, including geopolitical tensions, natural disasters, cyberattacks, and pandemics.

Titled “Disinformation and Influence Operations: The Weaponisation of Information in Modern Conflicts,” the second session will explore tactics of misinformation, the role of artificial intelligence in developing disinformation campaigns, and their impact on the stability of societies and political systems in an era where technology intersects with politics, making information a powerful tool of conflict.

The third session, titled “Space: The New Arena for Defence and Security”, will address the growing importance of space in defence and modern warfare. The session will focus on the increasing attention given to the threats and opportunities in this crowded, competitive, and contested domain, as the world is currently experiencing rapid changes in the strategic space environment, marked by a significant rise in satellite launches and the use of commercial satellites in actual combat operations.

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