Article Posted on : - Mar 29, 2017

The LAAD 2017 Defence & Security - Defence & Security International Exhibition is the most largest event of its kind in Latin America. The exhibition will showcase new technologies, equipment and services on display, as well as a schedule of seminars to discuss the current outlook for these sectors.

LAAD Defence & Security 2017 will take place from April 4 to 7, 2017 at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition, held every two years, brings together domestic and international companies, equipment and services suppliers and technologies for use by the military and police forces.

LAAD Defence & Security 2017 will host 195 official delegations from 85 countries around the world.  Special guests will include defence ministers and high-ranking officials from the armed forces in Latin America, who will be engaging in meetings with the exhibitors.  There will also be opportunities for bilateral meetings with Brazilian authorities.

More than 600 exhibitors at the event will offer solutions for problems in areas such as aeronautical engineering; naval engineering; personal and tactical equipment; ammunition and weapons; optical and optronic equipment; consulting, training and services; cyber defence & cyber security; counterterrorism; transmission, communication and positioning; emergency, search and and rescue; access control and surveillance; forensic and criminal expertise and vehicles; among others. In total, more than 37,000 qualified professionals are expected to attend the event.

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