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Land Forces defence expo showcases latest weapon technology
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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9/12/2024
Police and a large group of protesters have clashed outside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, where a major defence and weapons expo is being held.
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Inside Australia's largest weapons fair, a glimpse of the latest lethal technology.
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An uncrewed ground vehicle meant to take soldiers away from the dirty, dull and dangerous.
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Hundreds of defence firms are showing off their wares at this year's International
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Land Forces Exhibition.
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Inside Melbourne's Convention Centre, several Israeli companies trying to sell weapons to
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Australia that are battle-tested in the Middle East.
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To bring our experience from our region and our knowledge and know-how from the last three
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and four decades.
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Senior military officers from across the world are also here to exchange ideas on improving
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land warfare.
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Defence and security, that is preserving and protecting Australia's and Australians' way
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of life and our national interest is a whole of nation endeavour.
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And protests outside don't seem to be causing much concern.
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I'm proud to lead an army that for 123 years has been defending the right of Australians
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to protest peacefully.
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So far the massive police presence both inside and outside the Convention Centre has managed
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to keep all protesters at bay.
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This so-called ring of steel has done its job, but there are still two days to go.
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