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2027.01.25-01.29 NAVDEX Abu Dhabi Naval Defense Exhibition Venue Address: Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu Dhabi UAE - United Arab Emirates Exhibition Details 2027 NAVDEX Abu Dhabi Naval Defense Exhibition will be held from January 25 to 29, 2027 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), UAE. This edition covers an exhibition area of 180,000 square meters, gathering 1,565 industry exhibitors and attracting more than 206,000 visitors. Industry: Defense Exhibition, UAE Defense Exhibition, Abu Dhabi Defense Exhibition Organizer: UAE ARMED FORCES Host City: Abu Dhabi, UAE Venue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC) Venue Address: Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu Dhabi UAE - United Arab Emirates Exhibition Introduction NAVDEX Abu Dhabi Naval Defense Exhibition is one of the largest and most influential naval defense exhibitions in the world. Held concurrently with IDEX Abu Dhabi International Defense Exhibition & Conference, it is a premier defense event and a global platform for showcasing cutting-edge defense technologies and promoting cooperation among international defense entities. As a world-leading event in the defense sector, it provides extensive networking with global leaders, policymakers and decision-makers, and access to thousands of major contractors, OEMs and international delegations. IDEX and NAVDEX are key hubs for the global defense and security community. This edition attracted 1,565 defense enterprises, an increase of about 16% compared with the previous session. Among them, 731 enterprises participated for the first time. The total indoor exhibition area is about 180,000 square meters, an increase of about 10% over the previous session, with more than 200,000 visitors. In addition to traditional defense fields, this edition highlights artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and next-generation defense technologies. A new pavilion has been specially built to gather more than 30 defense enterprises, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in chemical, biological, nuclear radiation and blast protection. NAVDEX is increasingly valued by governments, militaries and weapons manufacturers around the world due to its equipment tailored to the defense characteristics of the Middle East. It offers insights into the current development level of the international military industry, promotes exchanges with counterparts from other countries, and expands the vision and ideas of China’s technological R&D. KeeperTek has organized many outstanding enterprises to participate in the exhibition! With its expanding scale and growing transaction volume, NAVDEX is known as the "Middle East Business Card" among defense exhibitions. It has become the most influential defense exhibition in the Middle East and the best channel for national defense equipment enterprises to enter the Middle East market. Exhibit Scope Marine platforms and equipment, amphibious, coast guard/police/customs vessels, landing craft, submarines, submersible pump systems and equipment, warships, technologies and systems (Copyright reserved by KeeperTek, no unauthorized reproduction) Shipbuilding, maintenance technologies, diesel engines, engine parts and propulsion systems Deck equipment, pumps, compressors, valves, auxiliary machinery, navigation systems, communication systems and equipment, welding, generators, chains and other marine equipment, electronic systems, fire alarm and fire fighting systems, marine consulting and engineering services, lifting equipment and components, fender systems, dredging equipment Offshore structure technologies, equipment and services, safety and security systems, maritime security, yachts, ferries, ships, ship owners, shipbuilding and maintenance companies, procurement managers and engineers, shipping and ferry service industry management and engineers, port authorities, port equipment and component manufacturers, logistics companies, maritime business related companies and consulting service providers, marine rescue and search services, maritime product industry and fishery managers Venue Transportation By Air From Abu Dhabi International Airport: The exhibition center is very close to the airport, about 15 minutes by car. Taxi is the most convenient direct way. From Dubai International Airport: The exhibition center is about 90 minutes by car from Dubai International Airport. You can choose self-driving, taxi, or take a long-distance bus to Abu Dhabi first.