In Photos: Russia Unveils New Military Tech at ARMY-2021 Expo
Russia’s annual showcase of its latest military innovations is well under way at Patriot Park, a military-themed park outside Moscow.
The seventh annual ARMY-2021 military-technical forum will host exhibitions and demos of an array of new armed vehicles, weapons systems, aircraft and more to a global audience, making it a key event for Russia, the world’s second-largest arms exporter.
Here’s a closer look at some of the new defense equipment on display:
The seventh annual ARMY-2021 military-technical forum will host exhibitions and demos of an array of new armed vehicles, weapons systems, aircraft and more to a global audience, making it a key event for Russia, the world’s second-largest arms exporter.
Here’s a closer look at some of the new defense equipment on display:
The first days of the exhibition are open only to military specialists but will be open to the public from Aug. 26-28.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Some 1,300 exhibitors from Russia and 14 other countries will showcase thousands of pieces of military equipment to the public.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Russia expects to sign 45 arms contracts worth 500 billion rubles ($7 billion) as a result of the exhibition, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Delegations from 120 countries (including 41 defense ministers) are expected to attend the exhibition.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
Viewers will be able to see ground warfare equipment as well as new warships and planes developed by Russian defense firms.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
They can also see tried-and-true vehicles from the Russian and Soviet militaries like the BM-21 “Grad” multiple rocket launcher.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency
