Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

IDEX, International Defence Exhibition, Abu Dhabi IDEX 2027 18th International Defence Exhibition Book stand space

18th edition · 25–29 January 2027

Land, sea and air.One venue. Five days.

25–29 January 2027  /  ADNEC Centre, Abu Dhabi

The only tri-service defence exhibition in the Middle East. Every capability a modern force buys, in one building, in one week.

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Stand space · 30% of the floor remainingVisitor registration opens September 2026Media accreditation opens November 2026Delegation invitations issued by the Ministry of Defence

About IDEX

Defence, redefined.

The only international tri-service defence exhibition in the MENA region. Whoever you are coming as, your route starts here.

The 2025 record

From the 2025 record-breaking edition

The largest IDEX ever held.

In February 2025 the exhibition filled 181,501 square metres and closed AED 25.15 billion in announced agreements over five days. Every figure below is the organiser's own, published in full.

A packed concourse at IDEX 2025 with thousands of visitors filling the exhibition halls
206,073Visitors Up 55.5% on 2023. 57% from outside the UAE, representing 167 countries.
1,565Exhibiting companies From 65 countries, in 41 national pavilions. 731 exhibited for the first time.
25.15bnDirhams in agreements 55 deals across five days, up 10% on 2023. 68% awarded to Emirati companies.
181,501Square metres Up 10% on 2023, across the halls, the marina and the outdoor areas.
34Years of it First held in 1993. Biennial ever since. 2027 is the eighteenth edition.
Visitor satisfaction, net promoter score 63global event average 29 −100+100
Exhibitor satisfaction, net promoter score 34global event average 8 −100+100
Exhibitor return on investment 4.31global standard 3.97 1.05.0

Source: ADNEC Group closing release, 21 February 2025. Bars are drawn to the stated scale; the vertical mark is the global benchmark.

About IDEX

Four domains under one roof.

Most defence exhibitions specialise in one. IDEX puts land, sea, air and CBRNE capability in the same building in the same week, which is why delegations arrive as joint teams rather than single-service buyers.

A UAE Navy corvette under way at sea with a fast patrol boat alongside

Naval

Advanced maritime solutions ensuring dominance, security, and resilience across global waters.

NAVDEX / ADNEC Marina A stealth uncrewed combat aircraft on a lit plinth with Emirati visitors beside it

Aerospace

Cutting-edge aerospace technologies safeguarding airspace with unmatched precision and innovation.

156 start-ups exhibited in 2025 Self-propelled artillery and armoured vehicles in the outdoor display area with Capital Gate behind

Land

Comprehensive land defence systems delivering strength, mobility, and protection on every terrain.

Outdoor demonstration area The CBRNE Hub pavilion with response personnel and decontamination equipment

CBRNE

Integrated CBRNE capabilities providing rapid detection, protection, and response against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats.

Dedicated CBRNE Hub

Experiences

Unlock defence innovation and opportunity.

Five programmes run alongside the exhibition floor, each with its own audience.

01 NAVDEX The naval defence exhibition, on the ADNEC Marina with vessels in the water. Ninth edition. 02 IDEX NXT An integrated environment connecting technology leaders, innovators, and future defence concepts. 03 International Defence Conference Global platform for defence and security leaders to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of defence. 04 IDEX & NAVDEX Talks Bringing together key thought leaders, policy makers, influencers, researchers, and futurists for vital discussions. 05 CBRNE Hub Exclusive hub provides a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and discuss the latest innovations and solutions to combat CBRNE threats. 06 Innovation Trail A showcase of the most innovative and groundbreaking products that are revolutionizing the industry.

Testimonials

Hear what industry leaders say about IDEX.

Recorded on the exhibition floor. Each interview is labelled with the edition it was filmed at.

HE Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri speaking at IDEX IDEX 2023HE Humaid Matar Al DhaheriManaging Director and Group CEO, ADNEC Group HE Tareq Al Hosani speaking at IDEX IDEXHE Tareq Al HosaniChief Executive Officer, Tawazun Council Saif Alkhateri speaking at IDEX IDEX 2023Saif AlkhateriVice President, Business Units, Yahsat Andreas Rex speaking at IDEX IDEXAndreas RexSales and Marketing Director, Streit Group Dr Anna Dolidze speaking at IDEX IDEX 2023Dr Anna DolidzeSpeaker, International Defence Conference Arafat Al Yafei speaking at IDEX IDEX, 15th editionArafat Al YafeiChief Executive Officer, LAHAB Military Services

30% of the floor remains

Stand allocation closes before the build period.

Seventy per cent of the 2027 floor was reserved before the 2025 edition had even closed. Hall and position are allocated in the order bookings are received.

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Delegates beneath the wing of an uncrewed aerial vehicle on the exhibition floor

Organised by

A government exhibition, run commercially.

Organiser
In association with
In association with
Strategic partner

Sponsors

Resource Industries
Calidus
TAG Dynamics
LIG Defense and Aerospace

Higher Organising Committee chaired by His Excellency Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei.

IDEX 2027 opens in Next to close: stand space 30% of the floor left

IDEX 2027 opens on 25 January 2027 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.