International Defence Exhibition & Conference - IDEX 2025

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

Days
Hours
Minutes

The Most Important Tri-Service Defence Exhibition in the World

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

Our
Sponsors

About IDEX

IDEX continues to benefit an increasing number of international decision-makers from within the defence industry, governments, armed forces and military personnel. IDEX is the premier platform which will position your organisation as an industry leader, grant access  to global leaders, policy and decision makers, extend your reach to thousands of prime contractors, OEMs and international delegations and deliver global media coverage. 

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IDEX & NAVDEX 2023

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What’s New In IDEX 2023

IDEX & NAVDEX Talks

The 30th edition of IDEX & NAVDEX features the inaugural IDEX & NAVDEX Talks – a series of free to attend engaging sessions held over 3 event days. Taking place right at the heart of the exhibition (The HIVE), IDEX Talks will bring together key thought leaders, policy makers, influencers, researchers, and futurists for vital discussions on the most innovative products, technologies & solutions for securing our future.


Our industry expert speakers will share insight on how disruptive technologies are enabling faster decision-making processes, increasing organizational agility, and enabling a more inclusive sector.

Establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region.

124,000

is the number of participants in 2019

520%

is the increase in participants over 30 years

International companies participating have risen by
237%

National companies participating have increased by
620%

National companies participating rose from 22 companies in the first edition to 144 companies in the 2021 edition

More than 1,110 international companies participated in the 2019 edition

More than 13,500 exhibitors have participated in the activities of IDEX in the past 30 years

An increase in the volume
of commercial deals by 945%
between 2007 and 2021

20,900,000,000

dirhams of commercial deals in the 2021 edition

Testimonials

What have people said about us?

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H.E. Tareq Al Hosani

H.E. Tareq Al Hosani

Secretary-General of Tawazun Council

Tawazun Economic Council
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Arafat Al Yafei

Arafat Al Yafei

CEO

LAHAB Military Services
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Andreas Rex

Andreas Rex

Sales And Marketing Director

Streit Group

Event Overview

IDEX continues to attract a growing wealth of international decision-makers from within the defence industry, alongside key representatives from governments, armed forces and the key military personnel. Strong representation from GCC and MENA countries make IDEX the prime platform to reach such important audience.

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