Uzbekistan’s defense industry companies showcased three of its military equipment at the IDEX-2025 international Defense Industry Exhibition in the UAE.
Uzbekistan is placing significant emphasis on developing its defence industries and is striving to enhance its presence in international markets.
SaidKarimkhon Agzamkhodjaev, Head Specialist at the Defence Industry Agency under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Uzbekistan, stated that Uzbekistan’s participation in IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi aligns with this vision. More than 20 Uzbek companies are participating in the national pavilion, showcasing a wide range of military and dual-use products, including ammunition, personal defence systems, and armoured vehicles.
The showcased equipment are Arslan 8x8 and Arslan 6x6 armored personnel carriers (APCs) and the To'fon self-propelled howitzer mounted on a truck chassis. They are said to have been developed in accordance with NATO standards.
In statements to Emirates news Agency (WAM), Agzamkhodjaev emphasised that the Uzbek government is committed to advancing the defence industry, supporting local manufacturers through incentive programmes and industrial exhibitions aimed at identifying and encouraging startups to enter the market.
He described Uzbekistan’s second participation in IDEX this year as larger and more diverse compared to its 2023 edition, both in terms of the number of exhibiting companies and the variety of products showcased.
He also revealed that the list of Uzbek companies capable of exporting defence products is continuously expanding, predicting that future editions of the exhibition will see an even greater number of Uzbek manufacturers participating.
