Seoul: Special Correspondent of NINA- Mohammed Hameed- The Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition ADEX 2025, one of the world’s largest and most significant defense and aviation industry events, officially kicked off on Sunday morning in the South Korean capital.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the exhibition began with an aerial show featuring the domestically produced T-50 and KF-21 aircraft. The event was attended by numerous diplomatic delegations, Arab and foreign officials, and air force leaders from around the world, including a high-level delegation from the Iraqi Ministry of Defense.

This year’s edition sets a new record with more than 600 companies from 35 countries participating. The indoor exhibition area at KINTEX spans approximately 49,000 square meters, placing it on par with the world’s leading air shows.

ADEX 2025 offers a diverse mix of aerial displays, commercial exhibitions, and interactive activities, including aerial demonstrations featuring fighter jets, helicopters, and drones. The defense equipment displays showcase tanks, armored vehicles, air defense systems, and naval platforms. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits display aircraft and heavy equipment, alongside interactive public activities such as live demonstrations, hands-on experiences, drone competitions, and aerobatic team shows.

The event also hosts a business and industry forum for bilateral meetings and the signing of memoranda of understanding, along with specialized technical and commercial conferences. Leading global defense and aerospace companies are presenting their latest technologies, creating opportunities for new partnerships and export growth.

The exhibition serves as a strategic platform for international cooperation in defense and aviation. It comes at a time of heightened regional tensions in East Asia, further emphasizing its importance in advancing defense innovation, expanding Korea’s export opportunities, and strengthening global partnerships.