IMDEX Asia 2025:
INS Kiltan, an Indian Naval Ship, arrived in Singapore to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
- IMDEX Asia is a premier maritime and defence exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, held biennially in Singapore since its inception in 1997.
- It serves as a global platform for navies, coast guards, and maritime defence industries to:
- Showcase naval platforms and systems
- Debut cutting-edge maritime technologies
- Engage in high-level policy and strategic dialogue
- The International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) is a key part of IMDEX.
- It was established in 2009.
- Jointly organised by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
- It brings together navy chiefs, coast guard heads, policymakers, strategic analysts, and maritime stakeholders.
- The conference focuses on enhancing mutual security, maritime domain awareness, and cooperative solutions for challenges in the global maritime commons.