The United Arab Emirates is set to take part with a fully integrated national pavilion at the 17th edition of the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 22 to 27 July 2025.
This participation at IDEF 2025 embodies the UAE’s sovereign vision to develop a cutting-edge national defense sector, led by specialist institutions with the expertise to advance industrial capability.
The IDEF 2025 national pavilion will be overseen by Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun), in line with its central role in supporting local defense industries and enhancing their global competitiveness.
The UAE Pavilion will host a number of leading national companies operating in the defense and technology sectors, including EDGE Group, Calidus, and Capital Events, the latter showcasing ongoing preparations for the 2027 editions of the IDEX and NAVDEX exhibitions.
Also taking a central role is Tawazun Industrial Park (TIP), which will highlight its strategic expansion plans aimed at developing an advanced and enabling industrial ecosystem. TIP will also present its capabilities as a national platform for attracting defense-related industrial investment and high-tech manufacturers, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading industrial hub in the region.
Matar Ali Al Romaithi, Sector Chief of Defence and Security Industry Affairs at Tawazun, stated that, “Our participation in IDEF 2025 is a continuation of our strategy to build strategic industrial partnerships and strengthen channels of cooperation with key regional and international defense markets. Türkiye is a vital partner in our shared drive for innovation and the development of modern, effective defense systems. With the support of the UAE’s wise leadership, Tawazun Council for Defense Enablement continues to advance national defense industries, enhancing their global competitiveness through access to cutting-edge technologies, the expansion of strategic partnerships, and investment in qualified Emirati talent.”
The UAE’s participation in this prominent international event, ranked as the world’s fourth-largest defense exhibition by number of exhibitors, reflects the nation’s ambition to cement its leadership in defense innovation, sovereign technology, and a knowledge- and sustainability-driven economy.
