Abu Dhabi, Feb. 18 -- The 2025 International Defense Exhibition and Conference, alongside the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition, opened here on Monday in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The event attracted 1,565 defense companies from 65 countries to showcase the latest defense technologies and solutions aimed at promoting international peace and security.

This year's exhibition space has expanded by 10 percent, drawing seven new countries and 731 new companies.

Leading Chinese defense companies are also participating in the event to exhibit a range of naval equipment, including surface vessels, submarines, underwater weapons and unmanned systems, as well as products from other defense sectors such as land, ai...