Monday, August 24, 2020

Russia's Annual Defense Expo Army-2020 Begins Near Moscow


RT: Roaring tanks, fast-sailing cars, big bucks: Visitors flow to annual military expo near Moscow for brand new equipment & gear show

Army-2020, the annual defense expo where Russian arms producers show their gear to foreign clients and visitors, has started. Contracts worth billions are expected to be inked between tank races and other entertainment.

The week-long expo was launched on Sunday with a ceremony, but only opened to the general public on Monday. The forum is happening at Patriot Park near the Russian capital. A record number of journalists – over 750 – are covering the event.

The opening event had a clear athletic vibe, with delegations from various nations marching behind bearers of their national flags.

The sports resemblance is not coincidental. This year’s Army-2020 was merged with an international military competition. So between sessions of working groups and talks, many of the generals, defense ministers and other officials attending the expo will also be able to root for their teams at the Tank Biathlon.

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Update #1: Sixth international military forum Army-2020 begins near Moscow on Sunday (TASS)
Update #2: Army 2020 Expo and International Army Games Open in Russia – Video (Sputnik)

WNU Editor: The entertainment in this Expo are the military competitions between participating countries. All that I can say is that it is too bad the Americans are not here.

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