Azerbaijani defence delegation engages in key meetings at IDEX exhibition in UAE PHOTO

A delegation led by Agil Gurbanov, Deputy Defence Minister of Azerbaijan and Director General of the Ministry of Defence Industry, is attending the 17th International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and the 8th Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference (NAVDEX) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Azerbaijan’s Defence Industry Ministry is showcasing its innovations at a stand at IDEX, one of the world’s largest defence industry exhibitions, per Caliber.Az.

Gurbanov toured the exhibition, inspecting modern weapons and equipment displayed by "Azərsilah Defence Industry Holding" CJSC, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Defense Industry, alongside other international exhibitors.

Throughout the event, Gurbanov engaged in productive meetings with key figures, including Haluk Görgün, Chairman of the Defense Industry Committee of Türkiye's Presidential Administration; Robert Kaliniak, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Slovakia; Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov, Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan; Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defence of Italy; and Musa Heybet, Deputy Minister of National Defense of Türkiye.

Discussions focused on strengthening military and military-technical cooperation, with a thorough exchange of views on mutual interests and future collaboration.

It should be noted that the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 is the world’s most strategically significant tri-service defence event, showcasing the latest innovations in land, sea, and air defence. Held biennially, IDEX is the only defence exhibition in the MENA region that demonstrates cutting-edge technologies and fosters collaboration among governments, armed forces, and businesses globally.

Taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), IDEX 2025 utilizes over 165,000 square meters of state-of-the-art exhibition space, making it one of the largest and most impactful events in the defence calendar. Organized by Capital Events with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces, the event is held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

This year, IDEX 2025 hosts over 1,350 exhibitors from 65 countries and attracts more than 130,000 visitors, including government officials, military personnel, and key industry leaders.

Covering land, sea, and air defence, the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies, live demonstrations, and product launches.

The event serves as a critical hub for networking, connecting global defence leaders, policymakers, OEMs, prime contractors, and international delegations.

By Tamilla Hasanova