Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ADNEC Group is set to host the 16th edition of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2023) and the 7th edition of the Naval Defence Exhibition and Conference (NAVDEX 2023),

After collectively spending 1,200 hours building and testing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to detect paint and primer defects on jet airframes, the interns recently got confirmation that their creation is being used by Lockheed Martin in the United States.

The committee confirmed that both exhibitions and the accompanying conference will be held on schedule, without disruption. The events are attracting wide interest and participation by companies and delegations alike, as the final preparations are made. The committee aims to organise an exceptional edition during the economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19

The agreement comes in line with IDEX’s ongoing strategy to develop collaborative opportunities with leading Emirati companies specialised in defence and technology.

The partnership between both exhibitions and Tawazun is cited as a model for strategic co-operation in supporting the national defence sector. In so doing, the partnership continues to develop and modernise both national military and civilian projects, in line with the UAE’s sustainable development goals and strategies.