The ADAS 2024 exhibition opened on September 25, spotlighting the Philippines’ ongoing modernization efforts in defence. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, ADAS 2024 runs from September 25 to 27 at the World Trade Centre, promising to be the largest event in the series to date. Organized by APAC Expo and supported by the Department of National Defence, the National Security Council, and the Office of the President under the Bagong Pilipinas initiative, the event is positioned as the country’s flagship tri-service defence exhibition.
With the theme “Building on a Decade of Defence Capability,” ADAS 2024 offers a comprehensive overview of the next phase of modernization programs across the Armed Forces. Over the next three days, more than 15,000 senior government officials, industry leaders, regional VIP delegations, and academics are expected to gather to explore advancements in asymmetric warfare, information security, cyber defence, and cybersecurity—critical areas in adapting to the rapidly evolving defence landscape.
“As the Philippines, through the Department of National Defence (DND), intensifies its efforts to establish credible deterrence against any form of aggression or threat, we are pursuing the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defence Concept by modernizing the physical assets and hardening the infrastructure of the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” said DND Spokesperson and Defence Assistant Secretary Arsenio R. Andolong.
ADAS Symposium
The ADAS Symposium features two primary themes: “Evolving Asymmetric Warfare in the South China Sea: Regional Perspectives on Security and Strategy” and “Strengthening Cyber Defence Capabilities Amid Emerging Threats.” Spanning two days, the symposium will cover a range of specialized topics, including mosaic/asymmetric warfare, cybersecurity threats, and cyber defence, alongside sessions focused on building local capacity.
As part of the commemoration of the Philippines’ National Cybersecurity Month in September, local and international delegates can look forward to networking and sharing their unique challenges and experiences with their industry counterparts from the region. This encourages greater understanding and collaboration on future initiatives.
The symposium will host prominent government officials, industry leaders, and academia, making it a key platform for dialogue and innovation in defence strategies.
As ADAS 2024 unfolds, it reinforces the Philippines’ commitment to modernizing its defence capabilities and enhancing regional security cooperation in a rapidly changing global environment.
