By Gordon Arthur Formed on 1 November 1992, Dasan Machineries is an important small arms manufacturer in South Korea. It...

By Dan Shea Entering the SITDEF event, is through a long display course of tanks, firearms, cannon, and rescue equipment....

“When we met a year ago, we said the 30th Expo was the biggest in history. The 31st MSPO is...

The AlmaDK company comes from Kazakhstan and makes ammunition and tear gas grenades. AlmaDK offers a few non-lethal cartridges:• 9x18...

Italy’s Show of Shows Huge selection of European military uniforms. Located in Milan, Italy, and held twice a year in...

CLOSE COMBAT SYMPOSIUM The 2019 Close Combat Symposium (CCS) was held at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (UK)...

27-30 April 2020, Columbus, GA Advancing Combat Lethality Recently the influential and well-known NDIA Small Arms Symposium combined with some...

SIG SAUER’s Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW) encompasses a complete system consisting of SIG’s unique 6.8mm hybrid (bi-metal) ammunition, a...

Lead Nation and the 20th anniversary of the Armed Forces Exhibition. The Polish Armaments Group is MSPO's Strategic Partner. MSPO...

Welcoming sign to the show. Israel Defense and HLS Expo is the country’s largest biennial defense show that is held...

Defense and security companies looking for growth overseas are taking a national approach to international trade events In an increasingly...

Eighth Year Sees Increase in Visitors The 8th edition of Enforce Tac was again billed as the “International Trade Fair...

By Dickson Ly This year’s IWA show carried on in the turbulent time of industry slowdown and increasing tension between...

The next edition of Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) will mark 20 years since the event was first established...

The author with a JAWS 1911. The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) is a biannual tri-service defence exhibition showcasing...

ABOVE: A representative from Kodiklatad Polytechnic demonstrates the Indonesian version of the “Corner Shot” device, here equipped with a Glock...

ABOVE: K3Para Light Machine Gun. Still unadopted but suggested to the Korean Army special forces. This one is not only...

Close Combat Symposium The Close Combat Symposium (CCS) was held at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom over July...

International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2018 By Richard D. Jones  The fourth International Military-Technical Forum was held at the Patriot Expo Congress...

Thousands Descend Upon the Biennial Expo This will be the 8th Biennial Tri-service event in Jakarta, Indonesia; when they say...

“Modern Day Warfighter: Ready, Lethal, Adaptable” Story By Robert Bruce, Military Affairs Editor “We’re going to go shopping; we’re going...

ABOVE: The KMS+Nexter Defense Systems outdoor pavilion. The gate guardian is the European Main Battle Tank (EMBT), a new concept...

2018 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference and Exhibition The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is a unified command whose...

ABOVE: The long-established optical sight manufacturer Schmidt & Bender booth, one of many offering optical and sighting devices for the...

The Close Combat Symposium (CCS) held over July 25-27, 2017, is a follow-on to the former Small Arms & Cannon...

ABOVE: “Gladiator” is a modular high-tech harness training system developed for realistic training of special units, combat troops and police....

Expo has Plenty to Offer Seoul ADEX (Aerospace and Defense Exhibition) is South Korea’s most prolific defense exposition; originally begun...

Innovations Draw Thousands to Bi-annual Show “Our goal at ISDEF is to continue to operate at the highest and most...

The 2017 AUSA EXPO, held Oct. 9-11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., offered a number...

Biennial Arms Event Attracts 42,000 from Around the World This was the seventh biennial meeting of SITDEF in Lima, Peru....

ABOVE: Military Systems Group Inc. is a long-term US Government contractor providing mount solutions. They’re well known in this marketplace...

ABOVE: General view of one of the three Riocentro Convention Center halls used for LAAD Defence & Security 2017. The...

There’s nothing quite like visiting a foreign country–experiencing different food, smells and cultures adds to the travel experience. Attending a...

ABOVE: China’s Poly-Technologies presented a first viewing of the “Shoulder Launched Rocket–with Low Collateral Damage.” The display and accompanying brochure...

“Unlocking Africa’s Aerospace and Defence Potential” Africa at times is a continent stewing in discontent and danger, rapid government changes,...

18-21 April, 2016, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The 15th edition of the DSA show was held at the Putra World Trade...

ABOVE: Modular turret weapon station from Dillon, the MMC-R.(Multi-Mission Compatible Rapid) The 24th MSPO (International Defense Industry Fair) in Kielce,...

DX (Defense Expo) Korea is, literally, a defense exposition held bi-annually in Korea. Originally, there was one major international defense...

“Bolstering Defence Industry Cooperation: Achieving a Global Maritime Fulcrum and Secure World” November 2-5, 2016, Jakarta Indonesia: This was the...

This was the Sixth biennial meeting of SITDEF in Lima, Peru. SITDEF occurs every two years and has since the...

The 2016 exhibition of Eurosatory was held from June 13 to 17, at Paris-Nord Villepinte, covering 50 acres and having...

ABOVE: It saves hours of time and does a better job. Soosung Defense Industries is offering large bore automatic bore...

SOFEX 11th Edition 2016: Networking for Global Security The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is host...

ABOVE: Marine Zone. Marine Corps Systems Command’s impressive presence in Tent B anchors what is commonly called the “Marine Zone,”...

CLOSE COMBAT SYMPOSIUM – 19-21 July 2016 The Close Combat Symposium held over July 19-21, 2016 is a follow-on Symposia...

ABOVE: The Sniper Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Device (SWORD) is seen here fitted to a rifle at the Colt stand....

to the line-up, a 7.62x51mm “Big brother” to the very reliable Negev 5.56x45 machine gun. The DAN .338 Lapua Magnum...

Brazil announced in September 2015 its intent to purchase seven antiaircraft batteries from Russia. The order is for five Pantsir-S1,...

There are a number of defense expositions in Central and South America. The addition of Expodefensa in Bogota, Colombia has...

ABOVE: While Jim Schatz and other advocates campaign for immediate fielding of a LICCIW (Lightweight Intermediate Caliber Cartridge Individual Weapon),...

ABOVE: Korean made K2 tank driving demo. Armed with 120mm smoothbore cannon and up-to-date electronics, this 55t tank is one...

The 9th edition Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD), the continent’s Premier Exhibition and show of Air, Sea and Land will...

Global Security Asia has been held in Singapore since 2005, and the show has continued to grow and gain favor...

ABOVE: Sig’s MCX mission-adaptable weapon system contains several significant engineering modifications that increase reliability and extend weapon life. The 2015...

The FN 15™ Military Collector Series M4 and M16 bring to market military replica rifles made to FN’s exacting specifications....

This was the seventh bi-annual PARTNER Exhibition held in Belgrade, Serbia. This regional show is maturing, and gathering some momentum....

ABOVE: In a back corner on the lower floor, SADJ found the following gems from TNIITochMash in Russia. We had...

ABOVE: In another part of the Trust International Group’s booth, Jerry had placed the OOW HCAR in 30-06 caliber with...

Barracuda Signature Management, a SAAB company, held their Customer Conference on 21-22 May 2014 in Sweden. These conferences are held...

This was the second biannual Gulf Defense & Aerospace show held in Kuwait City, Kuwait. It’s always difficult starting a...

Australia, known as the land down under, is hard for Americans not to think of it without the image of...

ABOVE: Beretta’s ARX160 5.56x45mm rifle was on display, and has been purchased for testing by Jordanian Armed Forces. Of course,...

For seven years now, exhibitors from all over Israel and numerous other countries from around the world have gathered in...

ABOVE: PD-100T Black Hornet PRS (Personal Reconnaissance System) is about the size of a dragonfly. The focus of the annual...

Expodefensa in Bogota, Colombia is a bi-annual show that has strong regional attendance. It is heavily attended by the Colombian...

ABOVE: Some of the locally manufactured vehicles on display at Indo Defence 2014. These are all products of PT Pindad,...

ABOVE: Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) flagship machine gun, the MG3, is considered to be one of the best made versions...

ABOVE: New SWORD Technology Demonstrator. Based on the company‘s patented Network Power Data System, the modular Soldier Weapon & Observation...

ABOVE: South Africa’s famous SS77 machine gun from Vektor has a venerable history, replacing the FN MAG as the General...

ABOVE: Steyr STM 556 assault rifle. (Steyr) Eurosatory 2014, the Defence and Security Exhibition was held in Paris Nord Villepinte...

ABOVE: Desert Tech of Salt Lake City, Utah, displayed their new bull-pup rifle, the dual-caliber (.308 and .223) modular Micro...

SADJ has been in contact with IDEAS Media Manager Ehtesham Bari for many years, planning to attend the IDEAS show...

The fourth biannual BRIDEX (pronounced Brih-dex) exhibition was another marked success for this small South East Asian nation on the...

The 18th Worldwide Exhibition of Internal Security was held in Paris from November 19 to 22, 2013. There were 915...

The Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013 exhibition was held in the London Docklands ExCeL Exhibition Centre on September 10-13,...

This event is held annually in the last full working week of August at the Defence Academy of the United...

Examining and trying to appreciate the latest greatest technology being promoted at the near countless booths at a show the...

Small Arms Defense Journal will be distributing at IDEB 2014 from Hall B Centre No. 101. The International Defence Exhibition...

IDET, which means International Fair of Defence and Security Technology, founded in 1993, now takes place every two years in...

At this year’s 21st International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO is an acronym from Polish name of the fair: Międzynarodowy Salon...

The B&T AG (Brügger & Thomet) Police Equipment Show took place over the 12-13 of June 2013. The show, which...

SHOT Show 2014 (our hometown trade show) opens its doors from January 14-17. Come visit Small Arms Defense Journal and...

The only military trade show in Taiwan, the Taiwan Aerospace and Defense Technology Exposition was held from August 15 –...

On April 24-25, 2013 the Fourth Rheinmetall Infantry Symposium was held in Unterlüß, Lower Saxony, Germany. Once again it was...

Eurosatory – the largest military and small arms defense show in Europe opened June 11 – 15, 2012 to exhibitors...

DSEI is the largest fully integrated defense and security show in the world, featuring Air, Naval, Land and Security show...

Our coverage of the 26th Small Arms & Cannon Symposium is now available in flipbook format, courtesy of our sister...

The Shrivenham Symposium provides a personal atmosphere, giving a vital opportunity to “network” and the 26th annual Small Arms and...

On October 17-19, 2012, the Future Soldier Exhibition & Conference (FSEC) took place at the Letňany exhibition centre in Prague. ...

ABOVE: We first spotted this polymer and brass .50 caliber BMG ammo at MARCORSYSCOM’s display at MDM way back in...

This was the fifth year in a row that the ISDEF show was put on in Tel Aviv.  It shows...

ASDA is a compact, focused exhibition held every two years in beautiful Split, Croatia. SADJ dispatched a video crew during...

ASDA is a compact, focused exhibition held every two years in beautiful Split, Croatia. SADJ dispatched a video crew during...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

International Defence Exhibition Bratislava is organized every two years in Bratislava, the capital of Slovak Republic.  Under the auspices of...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

IWA OutdoorClassics is a massive yearly exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany that focuses on the latest gear for hunters, recreational shooters,...

As a rising superpower, China has entered the arms trade show circuit since 2002.  The sixth Asia Pacific China Police...

The International Air and Defense Fair (FIDAE) that takes place in Chile every two years rebounded from the quake that...

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) (www.shotshow.org) is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals...

“…that’s going to require us to replace an awful lot of gear that’s been used very hard over the last...

The XIX MSPO (which is the Polish abbreviation for “International Defence Industry Exhibition”) was held in Kielce, September 5-8, 2011. ...

Arms & Security Kyiv is the Ukraine’s yearly military, police, and hunting show. It is a smaller show than the...

The NDIA Small Arms Symposium is an all inclusive show regarding small arms, ammunition, and related subjects for military use....

The 10th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) was sponsored by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation under the auspices of the...

As has been commented on before in this journal, there are two conferences that should be on the list of...

The City of Split, Croatia, was an excellent choice for a show in the region. The April weather is wonderful,...

LAAD Brazil has grown in leaps and bounds over the last decade and today it is a formidable contender as...

The International Defense Technology Exhibition and Prevention of Natural Disasters, SITDEF PERÚ had its beginnings in 2007. It was conceived...

This, the fifth in the series of ISDEF shows in Tel Aviv, shows tremendous growth.  The show has almost doubled...

AUSA 2010 proved to be a great success, with attendance by exhibitors and show attendees exceeding prior records.  Held from...

The SHOT (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade) show was once again held this year in Las Vegas, Nevada at the...

The International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) of 2011 is a biannual show that has reached its 10th anniversary with...

6 November, 2011 - The Mount Merapi volcano was acting up about 450 kilometers from Jakarta, and many of us...

The conflicts in the Middle East go on, as they have through the ages.  The shores of the Hashemite Kingdom...

Improving the combat effectiveness of rifle and machine gun ammunition in the light of recent combat experience was a strong...

The fourth bi-annual Partner Serbia show was held over the course of four sunny days in Belgrade, Serbia in June...

The XVIII International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO 2010, in Kielce, Poland, September 6-9, 2010, has confirmed the MSPO as one...

The United States Marine Corps put their best foot forward once again for the 30th annual Modern Day Marine (MDM)...

Defense Services Asia is one of the premier Asian trade shows for defense items and services in Asia. Held biennially...

With the addition of Romania to the European Union in 2007, the EU stretched from the North Sea to the...

The 37th annual International Trade Fair for Hunting and Sporting Arms, Outdoor Articles and Accessories, was held in Nürnberg, Germany,...

Since 2006 there has been a small but efficacious little defense show held in Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Bragg...

Eurosatory 2010 was held at the Parc du Exposition, located outside of Paris, France on June 14-18, 2010.  As one...

The 9th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) was sponsored by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation under the auspices of the...

The Defence Aviation and Space Fair (FIDAE) is today one of the most important military events in Latin America, and...

The sixth edition of Expomil Romania was held in the Romexpo Exhibition Center at the Bucharest International Fair in Romania. ...

The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 5-7, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington...

Last September’s Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) saw more than 25,000 people attend to see 1,280 exhibitors covering all...

SADJ attended the 9th biannual IDEX show in Abu Dhabi on 22-26 February, 2009, and found that the show had...

The term "SHOT Show" while unbeknownst to some, is to anyone involved in the world of firearms and all things...

The Tri-Service Asian Defense and Internal Security Event for Land, Sea and Air and Security Exhibition was held at the...

Brügger & Thomet Police Day is held every two years in June in Thun, Switzerland at the Guntelsey Range.  What...

Over 150 exhibitors from 23 countries gathered in the sunny Singapore Spring for IMDEX 2009.  This was the seventh biannual...

ITEC attracts exhibitors that constantly push the envelope in cutting-edge defense training, education, and simulation.  120+ exhibitors provide hands-on demonstrations...

Between August 31 and September 3, the Targi Kielce fairground in Poland hosted the 17th International Defense Industry Fair MSPO...

“To the many vendors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers, it is my pleasure to extend gratitude for your continuing faith in...

For those with strong personal interest in small arms or those engaged professionally in “the business” of weapons, ammunition and...

The second biannual BRIDEX (pronounced Brih-dex) exhibition was a marked success for this small Southeast Asian nation on the northern...

The 2009 NDIA Small Arms Systems Symposium, Exhibition, and Firing Demonstration was as busy as its host city of Las...

Indo Defence is the Indonesian military’s third in a series of bi-annual tri-service expositions.  It is a good, solid, Southeast...

Milipol Qatar 2008 was officially opened by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Minister of Interior of the...

The Modern Day Marine Military Exposition has, since its inception in 1981, been one of the leading innovators in the...

“As proud as we are of our ability to move quickly and react to the sound of the gun, we...

Each year, when MSPO in Poland is announced, there is a “Lead Nation” chosen. This “Lead Nation” is responsible for...

The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 6-8 in the Walter E. Washington Convention...

Every other year, the Ministry of Defence of Thailand sponsors an excellent four-day Defense & Security trade show at the...

There are two small arms conferences in the West that this author considers to be the most important in the...

The War & Peace Show, also called “The Beltring Show” by many, is an incredible experience. SADJ decided to bring...

Eurosatory 2008 was held at the Parc du Exposition, located outside of Paris, France on June 16 – 20, 2008. ...

The conflicts in the Middle East go on, as they have through the ages. The shores of the Hashemite Kingdom...