IMDEX ASIA 2013 Preview

IMDEX ASIA 2013 Preview

RSS Steadfast is one of four Formidable class
missile frigates in service with the Singapore Navy. Two of her
sister ships -- RSS Formidable and RSS Tenacious will be open for
delegates visits during the IMDEX 2013 exhibition.
RSS Steadfast is one of four
Formidable class missile frigates in service with the Singapore
Navy. Two of her sister ships — RSS Formidable and RSS Tenacious
will be open for delegates visits during the IMDEX 2013
exhibition.
Exhibitors and delegates at the upcoming
International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX
Asia) will have the opportunity to meet more key players from
international navies, coast guards and maritime agencies as the
biennial exhibition is set to host the highest number ever of Navy
Chiefs from all over the world.
Visit IAI at IMDEX 2013
Visit IAI at IMDEX 2013

Defense Update is covering the event on site, reporting news and
features on Asia-Pacific maritime topics through the week. Another vessel visiting
Singapore for IMDEX is KRI Frans Kaisiepo, the new SIGMA Class
missile corvette built by the Dutch Schelde shipyard for the
Indonesian Navy. The vessel was delivered in 2009. Another vessel visiting Singapore
for IMDEX is KRI Frans Kaisiepo, the new SIGMA Class missile
corvette built by the Dutch Schelde shipyard for the Indonesian
Navy. The vessel was delivered in 2009. IMDEX Asia,
returning for its ninth edition from 14 to 16 May 2013 at the
Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC) in Singapore, is recognised as
Asia-Pacific’s foremost maritime defence show. Some 30 Navy Chiefs,
Coast Guard Directors-General and heads of maritime agencies in the
Asia Pacific region and beyond will be taking part in the event.
IMDEX Asia 2013 will also showcase 15 warships from 9 navies from
around the world with the participation of 15 warships from nine
countries including Australia, France, India, Indonesia, Korea,
Malaysia, Thailand, the United States and Singapore. These vessels
will include, for the first time, the new Littoral Combat Ship
(LCS-1) USS Freedom, which has just arrived in Singapore. The
Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will also host the Maritime
Information Sharing Exercise (MARISX) and the Western Pacific
Multilateral Sea Exercise (WMSX), bringing together navies and
maritime agencies to foster international co-operation. Debuting at
this year’s IMDEX Asia will be Technology Seminars, which provide a
platform for exhibitors to present their latest and most innovative
technologies to potential buyers from the Asia-Pacific region and
beyond. The exhibition will also highlight an array of
rigid-inflatable boats (RIBs) and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in
the Static Display. Some 180 exhibitors have confirmed their
participation at IMDEX Asia 2013, with 40% of them joining the show
for the first time this year. These new exhibitors include notable
companies such as Devor Technologies, Fincantieri, Lürssen Marine
Technology, Scania, Schiebel, Westport Shipyard, Viking Air and
Liquid Robotics, and visitors can expect to view their latest
products and innovations at the show. As a testament to the value
IMDEX Asia brings to them, returning exhibitors include major
players in the industry such as Austal, DCNS, Lockheed Martin,
MBDA, ST Engineering and ThyssenKrupp Marine. Among the Israeli
exhibitors are IAI, RAFAEL, Elbit Systems, and Israel Shipyards.
Jimmy Lau, Managing Director of Experia Events, said: “The
increasing number of Navy Chiefs and VIPs attending IMDEX Asia is a
testament to the growing stature of the event globally. With the
Asia-Pacific region now the world’s second largest naval market,
IMDEX Asia is more than ever a must-attend show in the
international naval and maritime defence calendar. With new
highlights and features in place for this year, we are confident
that IMDEX Asia 2013 is more than ready to deliver an even greater
experience for both exhibitors and visitors.” Held in conjunction
with IMDEX Asia will be high-level conferences such as the
prestigious invitation-only International Maritime Security
Conference (IMSC) and the first ever Asian edition of the
International Naval Engineering Conference (INEC@IMDEX Asia). IMSC
will gather Navy Chiefs, Directors-General of Coast Guard and heads
of maritime agencies from around the world to discuss evolving
challenges to naval security. “Conferences such as IMSC not only
strengthen IMDEX Asia’s position as a mustattend event in the
international maritime industry calendar, they also play an
important role in cementing Singapore’s status as an important
maritime hub” Lau added.
USS Freedom (LCS 1), which deployed from San
Diego in March with an MH-60 Romeo maritime helicopter, arrived in
Changi, Singapore, April 18 as part of its deployment to Southeast
Asia. Photo courtesy U.S. Navy.
USS Freedom (LCS 1), which deployed
from San Diego in March with an MH-60 Romeo maritime helicopter,
arrived in Changi, Singapore, April 18 as part of its deployment to
Southeast Asia. Photo courtesy U.S.
Navy.