From 4 to 7 April, the international exposition of air and defence systems, Latin America Aerospace and Defence, is opened for visitors in Rio de Janeiro. This expo demonstrates the latest defence equipment and technologies.
A number of pavilions of the Riocentro expo center is available for visitor where over 600 companies present their products. Samples of aerospace equipment – both military and civil – can be seen at the expo. Besides, arming for land and sea troops, air forces, and air defense will be demonstrated.
Delegates from 195 countries take part in the exposition. Up to 37 thousand people are expected to visit this event.
Russia has been a regular participant of the Latin America Aerospace and Defence expo for 20 years. In 2017 this country presents more than 350 items which were constructed by leading manufacturers of the military and defense sector.
Experts consider the LAAD expo to be one of the key events on the Latin American arms market.
Visitors of the expo can try on virtual reality glasses and hold a gun in their hands.
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