India’s Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth, will lead the Indian delegation at the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), set to take place from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Langkawi, Malaysia. This biennial event is one of the largest and most significant maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region, showcasing the rearmost advancements in defence technology and promoting transnational cooperation.
An Indian Pavilion will be established at LIMA 2025, inaugurated by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth. This kiosk will feature participation from several prominent Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), including Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and Gliders India Limited, along with leading private defence companies. These associations will display India’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities and technological moxie.
India and Malaysia share a strong and diverse relationship that has grown to include several strategic areas, especially defence and security. Both countries are committed to deepening their cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the Malaysian Prime Minister’s visit to India in 2024.
Established in 1991, LIMA has grown as a premier platform for the maritime and aerospace diligence in the Asia- Pacific region. India’s active participation in LIMA 2025 underscores its rising elevation as a crucial player in the global defence assiduity and its fidelity to fostering transnational defence collaboration.
India stands to gain several key benefits from participating in LIMA 2025:
- Showcasing Defence Capabilities: India’s dedicated pavilion at LIMA 2025 allows Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and private companies to display advanced indigenous technologies in aerospace and maritime systems, underscoring India’s focus on self-reliance and innovation in defence production.
- Operational Demonstration: The participation of Indian defence assets, including the Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship, highlights the operational readiness and technological prowess of the Indian Armed Forces, enhancing India’s image as a capable and modern military power.
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties: On the sidelines of the exhibition, the Indian Minister of State for Defence will hold discussions with Malaysia’s Defence Minister. This is expected to further strengthen defence cooperation and reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Malaysia.
- Expanding Defence Diplomacy: LIMA is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific, providing India with a vital platform for strategic dialogue, defence diplomacy, and networking with other participating countries and industry leaders.
- Promoting Defence Exports: By showcasing indigenous products and capabilities, Indian companies can explore new export opportunities and collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region, supporting the government’s ‘Make in India’ and export promotion initiatives.
Overall, India’s participation in LIMA 2025 will boost its defence industry’s global profile, strengthen international partnerships, and support the country’s strategic and economic interests in the region.
