Under the patronage of his highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.

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The Most Important Tri-Service Defence Exhibition in the World

130,000
Visitors
1350 +
Exhibitors
65
Countries
165,000
SQM Space

Successfully connecting the global defence industry.

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) serves as a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge defense technologies and fostering collaboration among international defense entities. IDEX attracts an increasing number of decision-makers from the defense industry, governments, armed forces, and military personnel worldwide. As the premier event in the field, IDEX positions your organization as an industry leader, provides access to global leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers, and extends your reach to thousands of prime contractors, OEMs, and international delegations.

Why Exhibit at IDEX?

Reach

out to thousands of prime market leaders, OEMs and international delegations.

Network

with top international and regional leaders in the defense industry.

Showcase

new products and be recognized by decision makers by participating in innovation awards.

Position

your brand as an innovative leader in defense technology solutions.

Meet

Government Decision Makers and powerful delegation

Discover

what drives the defense market in the middle east and globally.

The most important tri-service defence exhibition in the world

130,000+ Visitors

1353+ Exhibitors

65+ Countries

165,000+ SQM Space

Successfully connecting the Global Defence Industry

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) is a premier defence exhibition serving as a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge defence technologies and fostering collaboration among international defence entities. IDEX has unmatched reach attracting an increasing number of decision-makers from the defence industry, government agencies, armed forces, and military personnel worldwide. As a world-leading event in the defence sector, IDEX 2025 will provide access to an extensive network of global leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers, and an opportunity to reach thousands of prime contractors, OEMs, and international delegations. IDEX 2025 will include the International Defence Conference (IDC), IDEX and NAVDEX Start-up zone, High level round table discussions, Innovation Journey, and IDEX Talks. Together IDEX & NAVDEX are essential hubs for the global defence and security communities.

IDEX 2025 - Your gateway to Global Defence Opportunities

Reach

out to thousands of prime market leaders, OEMs and international delegations.

Network

with top international and regional leaders in the defence industry.

Showcase

new products and be recognized by decision makers by participating in innovation awards.

Position

your brand as an innovative leader in defence technology solutions.

Meet

Government Decision Makers and powerful delegation

Discover

what drives the defence market in the middle east and globally.

A conference held at IDEX event at ADNEC centre with the audience listening and engaging with a speaker.
Visitors at a n exhibitor's stall at IDEX 2023 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
Visitors participating at the pitch stage at the IDEX NEXT GEN stage.

IDEX & NAVDEX Talks

Join us at IDEX & NAVDEX Talks 2025 for a dynamic series of sessions where industry experts, policymakers, and forward-thinking innovators will explore the future of defence. Learn how disruptive technologies are transforming the landscape and uncover strategies to stay ahead in this evolving field. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with key leaders shaping the defence industry.

The world military expenditure reached a record high with a total of USD 2443 billion in 2023.

Source: SIPRI

Join the world's leading defence companies who exhibit with us

IDEX 2023 highlights

132,507 Visitors

65 Countries

41 Pavillions

165,000 SQM Space

216 UAE Companies

1,300 Media

1353 Exhibitors

860 Delegations

23.34 AED Billion Deals

Delegates and visitors at IDEX discussing about new technologies in the defence sector at an exhibitors booth.
Delegates at the IDEX and NAVDEX talks event.
IDEX 2023 event held at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi showing innovative products in defence sector-a remote controlled robot system.

Exhibitor goals achieved

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