1. Exhibitor Strength & International Reach
   • 512 Exhibitors
   A strong turnout representing the breadth of the global aerospace and maritime sectors. The high number indicates healthy global confidence in LIMA as a networking and marketing platform.

• 7 International Pavilions & 25 Participating Countries
These pavilions likely included key players like China, Russia, France, Turkey, the US, and ASEAN neighbors, demonstrating LIMA’s geopolitical relevance and regional influence.

• 500 Foreign Delegations
A critical indicator of LIMA’s diplomatic and business value. Defence ministers, commercial buyers, and strategic advisors attend to scout partnerships and procurement opportunities. This also reflects strong bilateral and multilateral interests converging at LIMA.

2. Audience Engagement
   • 200,000 Public Visitors & 30,000 Trade Visitors
   These numbers affirm LIMA’s dual role: a public showcase of national and international capabilities, and a serious B2B/B2G trade platform.

The high public turnout also suggests strong domestic interest in aerospace and maritime careers, products, and defence initiatives—valuable for national unity and talent pipeline development.

3. Media & Publicity
   • 100 Media Representatives
   While modest in number, these media players likely included major defence publications, regional broadcasters, and online platforms. Media coverage is vital for exhibitors and governments looking to project influence and innovation.
4. Defence and Aviation Highlights
   • 100 Participating Aircraft & 5 Aerobatic Teams
   Air shows are a hallmark of LIMA. This level of participation from both civil and military aviation segments reinforces LIMA’s reputation as Southeast Asia’s premier aerospace exhibition.

Aerobatic teams (like the Black Eagles or Jupiter Aerobatics) not only add spectacle but showcase flight precision, aircraft agility, and pilot training—key military soft power tools.

5. Maritime Power Display
   • 90 Participating Maritime Assets
   A robust maritime presence underlines Malaysia’s emphasis on the blue economy and regional maritime security.
   Warships, patrol vessels, and civilian maritime tech demonstrate capabilities across:
   o Naval defence
   o Maritime law enforcement
   o Commercial shipping innovation
   o Oceanographic and surveillance technology

Conclusion

The previous edition of LIMA proved its resilience post-COVID, positioning itself as a critical regional hub for aerospace, defence, and maritime innovation.

With a blend of diplomacy, trade, and public engagement, it set a solid foundation for LIMA 2025 to scale further—particularly in sustainability, dual-use technology, and digital transformation.