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
