South Korea’s defence industry demonstrated its growing global influence with a commanding presence at the International Defence Exhibition & Conference (IDEX) 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
The event, held from February 17-21, saw major South Korean defence contractors showcasing their most advanced systems and signing significant deals in the Middle East’s largest defence exhibition.
This year marked a strategic push by South Korean companies to strengthen their foothold in the lucrative Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) defence markets, with government support playing a crucial role in their coordinated approach.
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Integrated South Korean Presence
For the first time, the defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) operated an ‘Integrated S.Korea Booth’ at IDEX 2025, combining the government promotional booth with the SME exhibition space.
This initiative represented a significant shift in South Korea’s approach to international defence exhibitions, emphasizing a unified “One-Team” strategy between the government and private sector.
The integrated booth featured exhibitions of Korean SME defence products alongside government-led promotion of Korea’s defence industry capabilities.
DAPA Chief Seok Jong-geon attended the exhibition, meeting with senior defence officials from various countries including UAE Minister of State for defence Affairs Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Mazrouei and Chief of Staff Issa Al Mazrouei.
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