Idex and Navdex Abu Dhabi 2025 - in pictures
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President Sheikh Mohamed and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visit the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex) in Abu Dhabi. AFP -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, visited Idex on Tuesday for the exhibition's second day. Photo: Wam -
An exhibit by the UAE defence and technology company Edge, which launched more than 46 new systems during the exhibition. Antonie Robertson / The National -
More than 1,565 exhibitors from around the world are in attendance. Antonie Robertson / The National -
More than 150,000 visitors are expected to attend the week-long event. Antonie Robertson / The National -
This year's Idex features more than 41 country pavilions. Antonie Robertson / The National -
Idex is spread across more than 180,000 square metres of exhibition space. Antonie Robertson / The National -
An Asis boat on display during the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (Navdex), which is being held alongside Idex. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
The Abu Dhabi Police band entertain visitors at Adnec, during Idex and Navdex. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Vessels on display at Navdex. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Themis Combat, a ground autonomous system. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Trying out the hardware on display. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Sergey Chemezov, chief executive of Russian defence company Rostec, addresses journalists at Idex. Chris Whiteoak / The National -
Lahab, a Howitzer made by UAE defence company Calidus. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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