# Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA; Malay: Pameran Aeroangkasa dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi) is a maritime and aerospace exhibition which takes place once every two years, held on odd-numbered years. It is held in Langkawi, Malaysia, and the last event took place in 2023. The event is supported by the Malaysian government and industry associations.
LIMA is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region; it is focused mainly on the defence industry, but also supports civilian industries. In 2013, LIMA recorded an overall growth of 10%, with 433 exhibitors from thirty-one countries, 333 defence delegations from thirty-eight countries, 632 media personnel from 127 agencies, sixty-eight ships, and seventy-eight aircraft attending the show. The five-day event also saw 38,421 trade visitors from both defence and commercial sectors from all around the world, as well as 135,691 public visitors.
The exhibitors involved in the event exhibit their products inside the purpose-built Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), adjacent to the terminal at Langkawi International Airport. The maritime exhibitions take place at Resorts World Langkawi, while the aerospace exhibitions take place at the Langkawi International Airport. The venues are all in close proximity to each other.

## History

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition began in 1991, with slightly over 100 exhibiting companies with the aim of making Langkawi the venue for light and experimental aircraft to fly unhampered by heavy traffic, modelled after the EAA Air Venture in the United States. LIMA has now expanded into maritime exhibitions, and is also one of Asia-Pacific's largest maritime and air exhibitions. Nowadays, a four-hour flying display is held daily throughout the show.

### LIMA 2003

The LIMA 2003 exhibition generated business totalling RM 2.182 billion (US$ 575 million) through thirty contracts, letters of offer and acceptance or intent, and memorandums of understanding.

### LIMA 2005

LIMA 2005 witnessed a signing of RM 4 billion worth of contracts in maritime and aerospace items. According to the then Defence Minister Datuk Seri Haji Najib Razak that the amount included defence contract RM 3.2 billion, letters of offer worth RM 403 million and letters of intent worth RM 344 million. Najib Razak said that a major portion of the contracts sealed this time was related to the purchase of Airbus A400M aircraft for the Royal Malaysian Air Force, which amounted to RM 2.8 billion including the equipment.

### LIMA 2007

LIMA 2007 was the successor to LIMA 2005. The air and maritime exhibition mainly consisted of the same concepts.

### LIMA 2013

The biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2013, was launched on 27 March 2013. The show started with a display of air stunts by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. Among the VIPs who were present was Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Raja Puan Muda Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, and their two children.
LIMA 2013 recorded an overall growth of 10%. 433 exhibitors from thirty-one countries, 333 defence delegations from thirty-eight countries, 632 media personnel from 127 agencies, sixty-eight ships, and seventy-eight aircraft attended the show. The five-day event also saw 38,421 trade visitors from both defence and commercial sectors from all around the world, as well as 135,691 public visitors.
Daily airshows and maritime stunts were staged for visitors. The shows are conducted by local and foreign military personnel. Vehicles included Zodiac and CB90 boats, Super Lynx and Fennec helicopters. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency showcased its Kilat and Petir boats with their Agusta Westland, Dauphin and Bombardier aircraft.
LIMA 2013 was hoped to be the cleanest exhibition ever, as the organisers had hired a firm with 150 workers to conduct the cleaning and waste managing throughout the event.
LIMA 2013 witnessed the signing of twenty-four contracts that amounted to RM 4.271 billion, boosting the Malaysian defence technology industry.

### LIMA 2015

LIMA 2015 was inaugurated on 17 March 2015, and concluded on the 21st. Dassault Aviation had a successful bid, the Malaysian Government expressed interest in buying some of the Dassault Rafale jet aircraft.

### LIMA 2017

LIMA 2017 saw over 180,000 visitors, compared to about 175,000 visitors during LIMA 2015, it is expected that there will be a 10% larger crowd during LIMA 2019. LIMA 2017 recorded 555 exhibitors from thirty-six countries, compared to 512 from thirty-six countries in LIMA 2015. The value of contracts and agreements signed this time also rose to about RM 3.7 billion, an increase of 81% from the RM 2 billion, while twelve memorandums of understanding, eleven contracts, seven letters of agreement, and five letters of intent signed were signed.
LIMA 2017 participating forces :
| Royal Australian Air Force | C-17 Globemaster III |
| French Air Force | Dassault Rafale |
| Indonesian Air Force | KT-1B Woongbi |
| Royal Malaysian Air Force | SU-30MKM F/A-18D Hornet Hawk 108 Hawk 208 A400M Atlas CN-235 PC-7 Mk.II EC-725 S-61A-4 Nuri |
| Royal Malaysian Navy | KD Tun Abdul Razak Super Lynx Mk.100 Fennec |
| Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency | CL-415 AW129 AS365 Dauphin |
| Russian Air Force | SU-30SM Il-76 |
| Republic of Singapore Air Force | F-15SG AH-64D Apache |
| Republic of Korea Air Force | KAI T-50B |
| Royal Thai Air Force | Saab Gripen |
| United States Air Force | B-1B Lancer KC-135 Stratotanker MQ-1B Predator |
| United States Navy | USS Coronado (LCS-4) F/A-18 Super Hornet P-8 Poseidon MH-60S Seahawk MQ-8B Fire Scout |

### LIMA 2019

Prime minister Mahathir Mohamad launched LIMA 2019 after regained his power. He also launched the first edition of LIMA in 1991 when he was the fourth prime minister.
LIMA 2019 participating forces :
| Royal Australian Navy | HMAS Diamantina (M 86) |
| Bangladesh Navy | BNS Somudra Joy |
| Bangladesh Coast Guard | CGS Syed Nazrul |
| Royal Brunei Navy | KDB Daruttaqwa (09) |
| People's Liberation Army Navy | PLANS Yueyang |
| Indian Air Force | HAL Tejas Il-76 C-130J |
| Indian Navy | INS Kadmatt (P29) HAL Chetak |
| Indonesian Air Force | KT-1B Woongbi |
| Indonesian Navy | KRI Banda Aceh KRI Halasan |
| Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force | JS Asagiri |
| Royal Malaysian Air Force | SU-30MKM F/A-18D Hornet A400M Atlas Hawk 108 Hawk 208 CN-235 PC-7 Mk.II EC-725 S-61A-4 Nuri |
| Royal Malaysian Navy | KD Mahawangsa KD Lekiu KD Jebat KD Kasturi KD Laksamana Hang Nadim KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah KD Laksamana Tun Abd Jamil KD Laksamana Muhamad Amin KD Gagah Samudera KD Teguh Samudera KLD Tunas Samudera KD Ganyang KD Pendekar KD Mahamiru MV Mega Bakti Super Lynx Mk.100 Fennec |
| Malaysian Army | AW109 |
| Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency | KM Pekan KM Bagan Datuk KM Perwira KM Marlin KM Siangin AW129 AS365 Dauphin |
| Pakistan Navy | PNS Aslat Harbin Z-9 |
| Russian Air Force | Yak-130 SU-30SM |
| Republic of Singapore Air Force | F-15SG A330 MRTT |
| Republic of Korea Navy | ROKS Soyang |
| Sri Lanka Navy | SLNS Sagara |
| Royal Thai Air Force | Saab Gripen |
| Royal Thai Navy | HTMS Kraburi HTMS Longlom |
| United States Air Force | B-52 Stratofortress C-17 Globemaster III KC-135 Stratotanker MQ-9 Predator |
| United States Navy | USS Blue Ridge USS Preble F/A-18 Super Hornet P-8 Poseidon SH-60 Seahawk |
| Vietnam People's Navy | VPN Ly Thai To |

### LIMA 2023

Defence minister Hishammuddin Hussein announced that LIMA 2023 will be held on 23 to 27 May 2023. Around 600 exhibitors from twenty countries are expected to take part in this edition. Aerobatic teams from various air forces, such as the Black Eagles, August 1st, Jupiter Aerobatic Team, Russian Knights, and the Al Fursan took part in the aerobatic display.
LIMA 2023 participating forces :
| Royal Brunei Navy | KDB Darulehsan (07) |
| Royal Canadian Air Force | CP-140 |
| People's Liberation Army Air Force | J-10C |
| People's Liberation Army Navy | PLANS Zhanjiang |
| Indian Navy | INS Kavaratti (P31) |
| Indonesian Air Force | KT-1B Woongbi |
| Indonesian Navy | KRI Golok KRI Halasan (630) KRI Kerambit (627) |
| Italian Navy | ITS Francesco Morosini |
| Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force | JS Kumano |
| Royal Malaysian Air Force | SU-30MKM F/A-18D Hornet Hawk 108 Hawk 208 PC-7 Mk.II A400M Atlas CN-235 EC-725 |
| Malaysian Army | AW109 MD530G |
| Royal Malaysian Navy | KD Mahawangsa KD Lekiu KD Tunku Abdul Rahman KD Pahang KD Perak KD Laksamana Hang Nadim KD Keris KD Todak KD Selangor KD Sri Indera Sakti KD Gagah Samudera KD Teguh Samudera KD Terengganu KD Lekir KD Rencong KD Mahamiru MV Ganas MV Perkasa KLD Tunas Samudera MV Mega Bakti |
| Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency | KM Pekan KM Bagan Datuk KM Arau KM Perwira KM Marlin AW139 AS365 CL-415 |
| Royal Malaysia Police | AW139 AS355 |
| Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia | Mi-17 AW139 AW189 |
| Ministry of Transport | GB1 GameBird |
| Pakistan Navy | PNS Shah Jahan |
| Russian Air Force | SU-30SM SU-35S Il-76 |
| Republic of Singapore Air Force | AH-64D CH-47D |
| Republic of Singapore Navy | RSS Steadfast |
| Republic of Korea Air Force | T-50 |
| Republic of Korea Navy | ROKS No Jeok Bong |
| Royal Thai Air Force | F-5 |
| Royal Thai Navy | HTMS Prachuap Khiri Khan |
| United Arab Emirates Air Force | MB-339 P.180 |
| United States Air Force | C-130 C-37 |
| United States Navy | USS Mobile KC-130 P-8 Poseidon MH-60R |
| Vietnam People's Navy | VPNS 20 |