Land Forces defence expo showcases latest weapon technology

ABC NEWS (Australia)

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.

Transcript

00:00Inside Australia's largest weapons fair, a glimpse of the latest lethal technology.

00:12An uncrewed ground vehicle meant to take soldiers away from the dirty, dull and dangerous.

00:17Hundreds of defence firms are showing off their wares at this year's International

00:22Land Forces Exhibition.

00:24Inside Melbourne's Convention Centre, several Israeli companies trying to sell weapons to

00:29Australia that are battle-tested in the Middle East.

00:33To bring our experience from our region and our knowledge and know-how from the last three

00:41and four decades.

00:42Senior military officers from across the world are also here to exchange ideas on improving

00:49land warfare.

00:51Defence and security, that is preserving and protecting Australia's and Australians' way

00:56of life and our national interest is a whole of nation endeavour.

01:00And protests outside don't seem to be causing much concern.

01:05I'm proud to lead an army that for 123 years has been defending the right of Australians

01:10to protest peacefully.

01:12So far the massive police presence both inside and outside the Convention Centre has managed

01:18to keep all protesters at bay.

01:21This so-called ring of steel has done its job, but there are still two days to go.

Category

Transcript

Recommended