The 2024 International Defense Exhibition commenced with a grand opening ceremony. By the early afternoon of December 19, thousands of delegates and guests dispersed across Gia Lam Airport - the event venue - to view military equipment, weapons, and other advanced defense technologies.
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The exhibition spans over 100,000 square meters, including an indoor area of 15,000 square meters (twice the size of the 2022 event) and an outdoor area of approximately 20,000 square meters. Pictured is a 155mm light self-propelled howitzer, a weapon capable of striking distant targets regardless of terrain and obstacles, offering high mobility and transportability via road, sea, or air.
The event brought together over 200 organizations and enterprises from more than 30 countries across ASEAN, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, including military powerhouses such as the United States, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, India, and Israel.
In the photo is the TRG-300 missile, with a maximum range of 120 kilometers, manufactured by Turkey’s ROKETSAN corporation.
Each nation's booth featured distinct displays and activities. In one photo, Swedish promotional representatives posed with guests and firearms.
Turkish enterprises showcased an array of weapons, including SAR9 pistols weighing between 600g and 700g, designed for precise targeting under challenging conditions.
The Russian Ministry of Defense shared research achievements and experiences in weapon production and usage. Their booth displayed 30mm remote-controlled ammunition with high destructive power, previously little known.
Vietnamese defense enterprises also presented an impressive array of products, captivating visitors. Among them was the Z113 UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), capable of carrying and releasing a bomb module for localized damage or eliminating targets. The UAV also supports rescue missions in hard-to-access areas, such as forests or cliffs.
Visitors showed great enthusiasm for handling or test-firing weapons without live ammunition.
A photo captures a Vietnamese booth showcasing infantry firearms, including pistols, submachine guns, light machine guns, heavy machine guns, and sniper rifles with calibers ranging from 5.56mm to 12.7mm.
Another guest is seen trying a 7.62mm SN7TD pistol.
At another booth, attendees tried out electronic target-scoring systems under the guidance of technical staff.
One guest tested the CZ Bren 2 assault rifle, equipped with a 16-inch barrel. Made of aluminum alloy, polymer components, and a foldable stock, the CZ Bren 2 is an upgraded version of the CZ 805 series, which has been in service with the Czech Republic Armed Forces since 2010.
Exhibition visitors also had the opportunity to participate in basic first-aid training sessions conducted by a professional unit - the Vietnam branch of the American Heart Association's training division - aimed at proactive safety and emergency preparedness.
Hoang Ha