IDEX & NAVDEX 2027

IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, is the MENA region's only tri-service (land, air and sea) defence exhibition, held every two years at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Its 17th edition runs alongside NAVDEX, the Naval Defence & Maritime Security Exhibition, over the same five days.

Exhibition sectors

The combined show covers the full range of defence and security capabilities, with live demonstrations and naval exhibits on the water for NAVDEX.

• Land systems
• Aerospace
• Naval and maritime security (NAVDEX)
• CBRNE detection, protection and response

Programme and features

A supporting programme runs throughout the week.

• International Defence Conference (IDC)
• IDEX & NAVDEX Talks
• IDEX NXT, a zone for technology leaders, innovators and future defence concepts
• CBRNE Hub
• Innovation Trail
• IDEX & NAVDEX Start-up Zone

Who attends

High-ranking military officials, government decision-makers, procurement stakeholders, OEMs, prime contractors and international delegations. The organiser reports that the 2025 edition drew 206,000 visitors, 1,565 brands and exhibitors from 65 countries across 181,000 sqm.

Tickets & passes

• Visitor registration — Free: Free online pre-registration, subject to approval; print-at-home badge. No on-site registration.