Machinery and Chemical Industries (MKE) is preparing to exhibit its advanced technology products in the defense industry by participating in the IDEX 17 Fair to be held in Abu Dhabi from February 21-2025. As one of the largest defense fairs in the Middle East, IDEX is an important event that showcases the latest innovations in the weapons, ammunition, land, sea and air defense sectors in the region.
MKE will be present at the fair with a wide range of products. The company will introduce many products, from infantry weapons and light weapon ammunition production to heavy weapons and ammunition. In addition, the Air Transportable 105 mm Light Towed Howitzer Boran, which has recently come to the fore with exports, will be among the important products that MKE will exhibit. During the fair, signing ceremonies are planned to be held with regional countries to add new ones to existing projects and to make export agreements.
IDEX Fair and Exhibitors
IDEX is held every two years at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) and brings together defence industry professionals from around the world. IDEX 2025 will host over 65 exhibitors and over 1.350 visitors from over 130.000 countries. The exhibition, which will be held on an area of 165.000 square metres, is an international meeting point for the defence industry.
The fair will also feature special programs such as the International Defense Conference (IDC), IDEX Talks, Start-up Zone, high-level meetings and Innovation Track. These events aim to provide defense industry companies with cooperation opportunities with governments, military personnel and other stakeholders.
Strategic Goals of MKE
MKE’s participation in IDEX 2025 is part of the company’s strategy to gain more ground in the global market. Increasing Turkey’s production capacity in the defense industry and strengthening its exports, MKE aims to establish new business opportunities and strategic partnerships by participating in such major events.
In addition, the products to be exhibited at the fair are expected to increase Turkey's technological development in the defense industry and export potential. MKE plans to undertake new projects with countries in the region, especially in order to gain a strong market share in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
