SEOUL, October 26 (AJP) - South Korea’s largest defense and aerospace exhibition wrapped up Sunday after an eight-day run, setting new records for business deals and attendance.
The biennial Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025 drew 600 companies from 35 countries and generated $44.9 billion (64.6 trillion won) in business consultations — a 53 percent rise from 2023, marking a new record.
"The surge in consultations reflects growing trust and demand for Korean defense products amid global instability," the committee said.
The exhibition hosted 86 senior defense officials from 54 countries, including ministers, chiefs of staff, and procurement heads. A total of 2,316 business meetings were held, including 63 government-to-government (G2G) talks, 753 government-to-business (G2B) sessions, and 1,500 business-to-business (B2B) consultations.
Delegations from the United States, Egypt, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria showed interest in Korean-made aircraft such as the Surion helicopter, Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), and KF-21 fighter jet. Iraq, Romania, and the UAE discussed potential purchases of K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers, while Saudi Arabia explored space cooperation, including satellite technology.
A total of 263,283 visitors attended the event, up 20 percent from 2023, underscoring rising global interest in Korea’s fast-growing aerospace and defense industries.
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