Indian Navy participated in NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition)

​Host Country    : United Arab Emirates

Indian Navy participated in the NAVDEX 21 (Naval Defence Exhibition) and IDEX 21 (International Defence Exhibition), from 20 to 25 February 2021  at Abu Dhabi, UAE. From India INS Pralaya participated in NAVDEX 21 and IDEX 21, one of the leading international naval and defence exhibitions of the region, is aimed at showcasing the strengths of India’s indigenous ship building, in line with Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’. 

• Defence relations between India and UAE have been steadily growing since the upgradation of bilateral relations to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ during the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi,UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in January 2017 as Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations. 
• Deployment of Indian Navy ships to Abu Dhabi, UAE will further strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries.

Naval Defence Exhibition
The region’s leading naval defence and maritime security exhibition (NAVDEX) organized by the UAE Armed Forces GHQ. NAVDEX is held alongside IDEX, the International Defence Exhibition. NAVDEX provides a dedicated and focused platform for international naval defence and maritime security companies to showcase their technologies and services to an international audience.

International Defence Exhibition
The International Defence Exhibition & Conference, or IDEX, is a biennial arms and defence technology sales exhibition. The exhibition is the largest defence exhibition and conference in the Middle East and takes place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ​IDEX is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and is organised by the Capital Events in association and with the full support of the UAE Armed Forces.