Defense-related science and technology industry, as an important part of the national strategy, is an important pillar of national security and  national defense construction, and also a crucial component of high-end manufacturing. The development of defense-related science and technology industry is not only a remarkable upgrade of military power, but also a powerful support for national stability and economic prosperity. Nowadays, all countries are seizing new commanding heights through a new round of global collaborative innovation between technology and industry. Shanghai, as a major recipient and high-level gateway city of national strategy, boasts rich resources for scientific and technological innovation and advanced manufacturing, close global economic and trade relations, and numerous international platforms. In order to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech on his visit to Shanghai, accelerate the construction of advanced defense-related science and technology industry with Chinese characteristics, and improve the safety resilience and high-standard opening up of industrial chain and supply chain of the modern military industry, against this background, the “Defense-related Science and Technology Industrial Equipment and IT (Information Technology) Expo in Shanghai 2025”, co-sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Enterprises Association and relevant parties, is scheduled to be held in Shanghai in April, 2025.