In pictures: the US military's worldwide defense expo
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Annual General Meeting and three day Exposition of the Association of the United States Army held in downtown Washington DC over 22 through 24 October. (Allison Barrie)
The U.S. titans in defense continued to go big this year with Lockheed Martin, Boeing and General Dynamics putting on the biggest wow factor floor shows. The Super Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle dominated in the sheer scale game. (Allison Barrie)
Australia brought the largest representation with 26 companies at their pavilion. Dentist in a Box made another appearance this year and now has FDA approval. (Allison Barrie)
A range of capabilities was represented from Explosive Protective Equipment to ballistic protection eyewear by Blueye Eyewear designed for water, air and special operations.
South Korea went massive with two sites in the expo: a South Korean Defense Industry Association Pavilion and another collection of companies on the other floor totalling 21 companies the second largest foreign representation. (Allison Barrie)
Wednesday evening saw the event drawing to a close, as guests explored the floor in mess dress and black tie mixing a pre-dinner drink with a last look at the latest in defense tech while en route to the Presidents Dinner. (Allison Barrie)
A range of capabilities was represented from Explosive Protective Equipment to ballistic protection eyewear by Blueye Eyewear designed for water, air and special operations.
South Korea went massive with two sites in the expo: a South Korean Defense Industry Association Pavilion and another collection of companies on the other floor totalling 21 companies the second largest foreign representation. (Allison Barrie)
Wednesday evening saw the event drawing to a close, as guests explored the floor in mess dress and black tie mixing a pre-dinner drink with a last look at the latest in defense tech while en route to the Presidents Dinner. (Allison Barrie)