IMDEX Asia 2025

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INS Kiltan, an Indian Naval Ship, arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre.

About IMDEX (International Maritime Defence Exhibition)

• IMDEX Asia is a premier maritime and defence exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, held biennially in Singapore since its inception in 1997.
• It serves as a global platform for navies, coast guards, and maritime defence industries to:
  • Showcase naval platforms and systems.
  • Debut cutting-edge maritime technologies.
  • Engage in high-level policy and strategic dialogue.
• The International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) is a key part of IMDEX.
  • It was established in 2009.
  • Jointly organised by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
  • It brings together navy chiefs, coast guard heads, policymakers, strategic analysts, and maritime stakeholders.
  • The conference focuses on enhancing mutual security, maritime domain awareness, and cooperative solutions for challenges in the global maritime commons.

IMDEX Asia 2025 FAQs

Q1. What is IMDEX Asia?
Ans. IMDEX Asia is a premier international maritime defence exhibition and conference held biennially in Singapore, focusing on naval platforms, systems, and technologies.

Q2. What is the International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC)?
Ans. The IMSC is a biennial multilateral event that focuses on enhancing maritime security cooperation among navies and maritime agencies across the Indo-Pacific region.

Q3. Who organises the IMSC, and where is it usually held?
Ans. The IMSC is organised by the Republic of Singapore Navy and is typically hosted in Singapore, often in conjunction with the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX Asia).

Source: PIB