The International Defence Exhibition and Conferences (Idex) is showcasing UAE’s modern military technology to a global audience of multi-national defence and security organisations at the LAAD Defence and Security International Exhibition which started today (April 14) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Idex is leading the UAE pavilion as part of its outreach programme among the global defence and industrial manufacturing communities, bringing together UAE firms to promote technologies and products, said a statement.

The four-day biennial event is the largest defence forum in Latin America, attracting the most significant local and international companies specialised in supplying equipment, technology and services to the armed forces, police and special forces.

Saleh Al Marzooqi, chief executive officer, said: “Our participation in LAAD 2015 is a testament to the deep relationships we aim to foster with our counterparts in the industry.

“Taking part in this established event reinforces our strategic relationships with our global partners and the position of IDEX as the one of the most strategically important tri-service defence exhibitions in the world.” - TradeArabia News Service