Minister Of State For Defence To Lead Indian Delegation At LIMA 2025 In Malaysia
Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will lead the Indian delegation to the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), scheduled to be held in Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20 to 24.
A dedicated Indian Pavilion has been set up at the exhibition and will be formally inaugurated by the Minister. The pavilion will showcase the growing strength and capabilities of India’s defence sector, reflecting the country’s focus on self-reliance and innovation in defence production.
Several Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)—including Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and Gliders India Limited—will participate, alongside private Indian defence firms. These entities will exhibit cutting-edge technologies and indigenous advancements in aerospace and maritime systems.
India’s participation will also feature key defence assets, including a Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship, demonstrating the operational readiness and technological prowess of the Indian Armed Forces.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, Minister Sanjay Seth is expected to hold bilateral discussions with the Malaysian Minister of Defence, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin. The meeting aims to further enhance defence cooperation and reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Malaysia.
India and Malaysia share a strong and multifaceted relationship, with defence and security forming a key pillar of bilateral engagement. The two nations have continued to expand their collaboration under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was formalised during the Malaysian Prime Minister’s visit to India in 2024.
First held in 1991 and conducted biennially, LIMA is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. It serves as a vital platform for strategic dialogue, defence diplomacy, and technological innovation, making India’s participation at LIMA 2025 both timely and impactful.
