5 - 7 MAY 2027 CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE, SINGAPORE
Asia Pacific's Leading Naval Defence And Maritime Security Show > IMDEX > Pop-up Pages > Newsbyte > Media Releases > 2025 > IMDEX Asia 2025 returns with a focus on innovation and technology

IMDEX Asia 2025 returns with a focus on innovation and technology

IMDEX Asia 2025 returns with a focus on innovation and technology
SHOW NEWS  | 5 May 2025

IMDEX Asia-pre-event-pre-release - 1.jpeg
SINGAPORE, 5 May 2025 – IMDEX Asia 2025, Asia’s leading naval and maritime defence event, is back for its 14 th 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 6-8 May 2025, at the Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre. 56 VIP delegations, which includes Navy Chiefs, Coast Guard Directors 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. See Appendix A for a full list of participating warships.

“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 Leck Chet Lam,
Managing Director, Experia Events Pte Ltd, 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 ADSB, ELT Group, Exail, Fincantieri, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, MBDA Saab, NVL Group, Rolls-Royce, Safran, ST Engineering, Terma, Thales, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems 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 Abdelrahman Al Rousi, Director – Business Development of ADSB.

Chun-Chau Chew, Country Head of Saab Singapore also agrees, “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 re-affirms 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 VTOL UAS platforms engineered for complex naval operations. Offering real-time 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 Neil Hunter, Director of Business Development, Schiebel.

"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 Tan Leong Peng, President of Marine, ST Engineering.


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. See Appendix B for more details on the exhibitors.


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.


For media enquiries, please contact:

For more information on IMDEX Asia 2025, please visit www.imdexasia.com or, contact Aliya Anwar at aanwar@golin.com.

Appendix A – Warships participating at IMDEX Asia 2025

Total countries: 13
Total warships: 17

1. Australia, Royal Australian Navy:
  • HMAS Arunta
2. Brunei, Royal Brunei Navy:
  • KDB Darussalam
3. China, People's Liberation Army Navy:
  • Xuchang
  • Chishui
4. India, Indian Navy:
  • INS Kiltan
5. Indonesia, Indonesian Navy:
  • KRI Bung Karno
  • KRI Kerambit
6. Italy, Italian Navy:
  • ITS Antonio Marceglia
7. Japan, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force:
  • JS Yahagi
8. Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Navy:
  • KD Lekir
9. Singapore, Republic of Singapore Navy:
  • RSS Endeavour
  • RSS Tenacious
  • RSS Dauntless
10. Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Navy:
  • SLNS Samudura
11. Thailand, Royal Thai Navy:
  • HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan
12. United Kingdom, Royal Navy:
  • HMS Spey
13. United States of America, United States Navy:
  • USS Dewey

Appendix B – Start-ups at IMDEX Asia 2025

Total: 5 companies
Countries: 3

  1. Fibrecoat (Germany) | https://fibrecoat.de/
    1. High-performance fibre coatings for defence applications
  2. Greentide Target Solutions (Australia) | https://www.greentide.com.au/
    1. Biodegradable and environmentally responsible target solutions
  3. Kookree (Singapore) | https://kookree.ai/
    1. AI-driven video technology
  4. MicroSec (Singapore) | https://www.microsec.io/
    1. Cybersecurity for IoT & OT networks
  5. SUTD Capstone (Singapore) | https://www.sutd.edu.sg/education/undergraduate/capstone/overview/
    1. Student and industry collaboration to solve real-world challenges

Appendix C – Maritime Campus Exhibit Highlights

  1. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
    • Details of exhibit: The launch of Innovation Hangar Challenge 2026 for bright minds to think up new and innovative solutions that furthers the industry.
  2. Institute of Technical Education (ITE) & Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
    • Presenting their work diploma courses with RSN
    • Details of exhibit: ITE and TP will feature their Work Study Diploma Programme and Continuing Education Training Programmes to educate attendees on the opportunities and eligibility for both students and companies.
  3. Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT)
    • Details of exhibit: Project MAKO, developed by the SEA SIT Nautical Knights and represented Singapore in the 2024 European International Submarine Races (EISR). The team’s first-ever human-powered submarine achieved an impressive 4th place overall and was awarded Best Newcomer in this prestigious international competition.
  4. Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
    • Details of exhibit: Two project showcase including the Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) project, developed by students from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering to tackle the complex challenges of underwater autonomy and the Virtual Reality Training Application for Safe Methanol Bunkering which enables seafarers to familiarise themselves with methanol bunkering procedures, and provides training and assessment to ensure safe and effective operations.
  5. Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD)
    • Details of exhibit: Two project showcase including Heterogeneous Marine Environment Monitoring and Search; and Bio-inspired underwater locomotion, sensing and communications
FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Tel: +65 6542 8660
Email:  enquiries2025@imdexasia.com
TO BOOK YOUR SPACE
  • Tel: +65 6595 6123
  • Email: sales2025@imdexasia.com
CONNECT WITH US


#IMDEXAsia2025