Chinese tech shines at UAE defense expo(2)

Visitors at the China pavilion of IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi on the first day of the event. (CUI HAIPEI/CHINA DAILY)

Biennially Idex is the Middle East's largest defense expo. This year, more than 150,000 visitors are expected to attend the 5-day showcase, where 1,560 exhibitors from more than 65 countries will be in attendance. Featuring 41 country pavilions, the event is spread across more than 181,000 square meters of exhibition space.

More than 3,300 products and technologies will be displayed at the event. The exhibitions will also host more than 156 startups, accounting for 10 percent of total exhibitors, organizers said.