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About the event

Overview of IMDEX Asia 2025

Last updated 22 July 2025

IMDEX Asia

Dr Ng Eng Hen delivers the IMDEX Asia 2023 opening address at a podium.

The International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025 will be held at the Changi Exhibition Centre. Visitors can expect to see a display of the latest vessels, systems and technologies from maritime defence companies from across the world. Since its inaugural edition in 1997, the biennial exhibition has been the Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence exhibition.

International Maritime Security Conference

Four speakers in discussion on a maritime defence panel with Marina Bay Sands backdrop.

The Republic of Singapore Navy and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies are co-organising the 9th International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) on 7 May 2025. Themed "Safe and Secure Seas", the upcoming conference will see more than 400 international participants from navies, coast guards, maritime industries, academia, and think-tanks. Established in 2009, many thought leaders, such as naval chiefs and leading academics have shared their viewpoints on issues like the impact of geo-political developments on maritime security, and how maritime agencies can work together to enhance stability and security in the maritime domain.

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Maritime Information Sharing Exercise

Naval representatives from various countries at an info-sharing session during IMDEX.

The Republic of Singapore Navy will be organising the 9th Maritime Information Sharing Exercise (MARISX). It will be held from 6 to 8 May 2025 at the Changi Command and Control Centre at RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base. MARISX is a scenario-based exercise for international partners from the maritime security and shipping communities to strengthen operational processes and exchange best practices across Information Fusion Centre's eight maritime security categories.

Cocktail Reception

Guests in uniform mingle on a ship deck during a naval reception at IMDEX Asia.

The RSS Singapura – Changi Naval Base will be hosting warships from the region and beyond. In true naval tradition, a cocktail reception is planned on 8 May 2025. The RSN will be hosting a cocktail at Fleet Command Building, while warships berthed in the base will also be opening up their decks to invited guests where new friendships are made and old friendships are strengthened.