The Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) will take place at the same venue as IDEX 2011 (20-24 February 2011, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre). The event will afford exhibitor's access to not only Naval Delegations but a wider Maritime audience.
Key companies exhibiting at NAVDEX 2011 include: Abu Dhabi Mar, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), DCNS, Elettronica S.p.A., Elcome International L.L.C., Exalto Emirates, Fincantieri,  Finmeccanica, Geobrugg AG, Security Engineering,  L-3 Elac, L-3 MAPPS, L-3 Nautronix, L-3 Valmarine,  Marine Biz TV,  MBDA,  MES S.p.A., Navantia, Ocean Power International LLC, OSI Geospatial/Offshore Systems Ltd,  Proengin, Quantum Marine, Raytheon Co., Rodman Polyships S.A.U., Russian Technologies State Corporation, Skydex Technologies Inc.,  Solas Marine Services Group of Co., Thordon Bearings, VestDavit AS, Vympel , Wartsila LLC. and others.

In addition to exhibiting companies, NAVDEX boasts 5 visiting Naval Vessels, up to 15 boats in the water at the purpose built marina, daily live demonstrations and much more.
NAVDEX is supported by the UAE Navy and will become the main sourcing platform for the UAE Navy, Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) as well as Naval Forces and maritime companies from the Middle East, North Africa & Asian Sub Continents.