BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Defense News - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:The Defense News
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thedefencenews.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Defense News
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/Helsinki
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:EEST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:EET
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:EEST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:EET
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0200
TZOFFSETTO:+0300
TZNAME:EEST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0300
TZOFFSETTO:+0200
TZNAME:EET
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260605T211027
CREATED:20260402T104158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T104158Z
UID:2893-1795478400-1795823999@thedefencenews.com
SUMMARY:IDEAS 2026
DESCRIPTION:The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) is a specialized trade fair dedicated to the defense industry. Since its inception in 2000\, it has been held biennially in November at the Karachi Expo Center in Pakistan. The event is organized by the Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO)\, which aims to showcase and promote the latest technologies and innovations in the defense sector. \n  \n  \nThe Karachi Expo Center\, located in one of Pakistan’s largest cities\, provides an ideal platform for this prestigious event. The exhibition regularly attracts government representatives\, military personnel\, and leading companies from the global defense industry\, all seeking innovative solutions and opportunities for international collaboration. Spread over more than 15\,000 square meters\, the exhibition showcases cutting-edge defense systems and technological breakthroughs. \nThe main themes of IDEAS include the latest developments in defense technology\, with a particular focus on new threat scenarios and countermeasures. Special emphasis is placed on defense production\, outsourcing opportunities\, and partnerships. The event also features numerous informative conferences and seminars\, where international experts discuss cost-effective and efficient solutions for mitigating the risks of conflict. \nHighlights of IDEAS include the unveiling of the latest weapons systems and security technologies\, along with extensive knowledge exchange between suppliers and buyers. This interaction fosters both local and global security through international cooperation and agreements. \nIn essence\, IDEAS is not just a trade fair but a significant international platform that actively promotes dialogue and collaboration in global defense security. It is an essential event for all participants in the defense industry\, offering insights into the latest technologies and opportunities for strategic partnerships. \nAlready for the thirteenth time the IDEAS takes place on 4 days from Tue.\, 24.11.2026 to Fri.\, 27.11.2026 in Karachi.
URL:https://thedefencenews.com/event/ideas-2026/
LOCATION:Defence Complex Islamabad\, Islamabad\, Pakistan
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thedefencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ideas-2026.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR