The Defense & Security 2025 exhibition has commenced at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, signaling the start of the 12th edition of Asia's renowned Tri-Service Defense and Internal Security event.
This significant occasion was inaugurated by H.E. General Nattaphon Narkphanit, the Minister of Defense.
The opening ceremony gathered a distinguished audience, including Ministers of Defense, Chiefs of Armed Forces, Commanders in Chief, Ambassadors, and top officials from ASEAN and various countries worldwide.
Platform for Strategic Dialog
The event builds an atmosphere of collaboration as officials and industry leaders unite to explore cutting-edge technologies and enhance international defense partnerships.
In alignment with this theme, the Thai Minister of Defense is set to host an Executive Luncheon featuring official delegations, senior Thai military officers, exhibitors, and esteemed guests. This luncheon aims to foster strategic conversations, networking, and relationship building, emphasizing the event's theme, "Power of Partnership."
The four-day exhibition anticipates participation from more than 280 official delegations representing 27 nations. Spearheaded by the Thai Ministry of Defense, along with the Chiefs of the Royal Thai Army, Navy, and Air Force, these contingents comprise representatives from ASEAN member countries and prominent defense partners from regions such as Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
Participants will engage in VIP tours, Government-to-Government (G2G), and Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings to promote closer collaboration and establish new defense alliances.
Latest Defense and Security Innovations
Throughout the exhibition, the Technical Stage will present high-level seminars on the latest in defense and security technologies. The sessions, scheduled from 14:00 to 15:45, will cover advancements in defense and space technology.
Noteworthy sessions include "Space Technology Capabilities of Thailand – Defense and Security Aspects," delivered by DTI and GISTDA, and "Accelerating Thailand's Space Technology: Collaborative Innovation Among DTI, GISTDA, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, and the Private Sector," presented by DTI and EOS Orbit.
