IMDEX Asia 2025 Returns For 14th Edition

IMDEX Asia 2025, Asia’s leading naval and maritime defence event, is back for its 14th edition. With a special focus on maritime technology innovation and artificial intelligence (AI), this year’s event is expected to host a record of more than 12,500 attendees from over 70 countries and regions with more than 230 participating companies from 26 countries and regions from May 6-8 2025, at the Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre. 56 VIP delegations, which includes Navy chiefs, Coast Guard rirectors and heads of maritime law enforcement agencies from more than 35 countries and regions will be present at IMDEX Asia 2025 and will also congregate for the exclusive International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) that drives and facilitates strategic conversations to promote mutual understanding and collaboration in Asia Pacific.

Delegates and visitors will also be treated to displays and tours of 17 warships from 13 countries, which includes, HMAS Arunta, HMS Spey, ITS Antonio Marceglia, JS Yahagi, KDB Darussalam, KRI Bung Karno and KRI Kerambit. 

“We continue to witness strong interest from the participating companies and country pavilions in IMDEX Asia, which reinforces its position as the leading platform for the global naval and maritime defence industry. What sets this year’s edition apart is its focus on innovation and new technology such as AI and uncrewed systems. Through platforms like IMDEX Asia, stakeholders have the opportunity to convene for strategic conversations around the fast-changing landscape, get inspired by the wealth of knowledge and innovations in the sector – and most importantly, walk away with valuable insights to drive strategic transformation for the future of the industry,” said Experia Events Managing Director Leck Chet Lam, organiser of IMDEX Asia 2025.

Impressive exhibitor lineup with numerous returning participants

This year, we are delighted to welcome a distinguished roster of returning exhibitors such as Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), ELT Group, Exail, Fincantieri, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, MBDA Saab, NVL Group, Rolls-Royce, Safran, ST Engineering, Terma, Thales, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tKMS) and Wartsila alongside debuting exhibitors such as Aeromaritime, Aqualung, Euroatlas, Evologics, Marunda, Petracarbon, Photospace, Sargam Cathodic Protection, Seaber, SeaOwl, Sensys, Spinner, Synapse Logic, TAS Global, Vestdavit and YOT. With an increasing focus on AI and technological advancements in the maritime industry, we will also expect a strong lineup of AI-focused exhibitors such as Elane Global, Kookree, Planet Labs, Seadronix, Shield AI, SRT Marine Systems and Unseenlabs, who are poised to shape the future of the sector.

We are also pleased to welcome back our long-standing country pavilion stalwarts – Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Singapore and the United States. This year, Denmark, Germany, and Singapore have further demonstrated their strong commitment by expanding their pavilion presence to their largest ever.

“We are excited to return to IMDEX Asia. Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia region have always been strategically important markets for ADSB and our participation reflects our long-standing commitment to delivering reliable, mission-ready solutions tailored to the needs of this dynamic region. As the maritime and defence sectors continue to evolve, IMDEX Asia 2025 offers a vital platform to engage with government stakeholders, industry leaders and partners, as well as showcase our cutting-edge naval capabilities,” says ADSB Director of Business Development Abdelrahman Al Rousi.

Country Head of Saab Singapore Chun-Chau Chew concurred, “Saab has been active in Singapore and the region since the 1980s, delivering products and solutions to our customers. IMDEX Asia has always been an important platform to foster collaboration and advance maritime defence technologies with our customers and partners. Our participation in IMDEX Asia 2025 reaffirms our longstanding commitment to the development of Singapore’s defence industry and the growth in the region.”

“At IMDEX Asia 2025, Schiebel will be presenting both the CAMCOPTER S-100 and the new S-300 — two versatile Vertical Take-Off (VTOL) and Landing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms engineered for complex naval operations. Offering real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), multi-sensor payload integration and reliable performance in challenging maritime environments, the CAMCOPTER® systems provide valuable operational capability across a wide range of mission profiles,” stated Schiebel’s Director of Business Development, Neil Hunter.

“IMDEX Asia 2025 provides us with the right platform to demonstrate the depth and impact of what we do. This year, we are showcasing a comprehensive range of solutions, from autonomous vessels to advanced naval platforms and the latest in maritime innovations designed to enhance operational readiness and support naval forces in meeting evolving challenges,” said ST Engineering President of Marine Tan Leong Peng.

Uncrewed Systems Zone

Navies are increasingly turning to uncrewed systems — operating across subsea, surface and aerial domains — to support missions such as surveillance, reconnaissance and combat. These systems offer significant advantages in enhancing endurance and extending operational reach.

This zone showcases exhibitors such as Avetics, Chemtron, Newt21, Seadronix and more.

Our startup launchpad returns for the third edition

We are proud to host the third edition of What’s Next – a strategic platform for aspiring start-ups to showcase their revolutionary innovations on a global stage. With the success of the previous edition, which saw high engagement from industry leaders and strong investor interest, What’s Next 2025 promises to raise the bar even further.

Budding ventures FibreCoat, Greentide Target Solutions, Kookree, MicroSec and Singapore University of Technology & Design Capstone Programme will take the spotlight as they present breakthrough solutions in material science, sustainable maritime development and AI-backed technologies. 

Nurturing the next generation of maritime talent at core of IMDEX Asia 2025

Building on the success of the 2023 edition, Maritime Campus will return with even greater student participation from 6 tertiary institutions, namely Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Institute of Technical Education, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore University of Technology & Design, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic. This year’s edition will spotlight distinctive naval-themed projects led by the participating institutes, including an award-winning project featuring the first-ever-human-powered submarine. See Appendix C for more details on the respective exhibit highlights.

To foster peer engagement, IMDEX Asia 2025 will feature a Student Ambassador Programme, where selected students will have the opportunity to learn directly from exhibitors and gain first-hand exposure to the maritime industry. Acting as spokespersons, these ambassadors will also host visiting student groups, enriching the overall experience for aspiring maritime talents.

Organised by Experia Events Pte Ltd, IMDEX Asia 2025 is supported by the Republic of Singapore Navy, the Defence Science and Technology Agency, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and the Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau.-exp/adj/dl (Pix:IMDEX)