Post by merc on Oct 1, 2019 6:03:06 GMT
HERE IS THE FAIRS AGENDA ==>[X]
International Defence and Security Exhibitions are trade show events for the arms industry. The events provide an opportunity for more than 1,500 companies to display their products and services to 100,000 visitors from around the world, many from military delegations, police and security departments, and private security companies. Several countries pay for a “national pavilion”, which features their national companies.
Defence and Security Organisation (DSO).
The DSO employs around 130 civil servants, and exists to help the arms and security industries sell their products around the world. The DSO’s Export Support Team is staffed by regular officers and soldiers and is a unique and intrinsic part of DSO. This military team:
provides impartial military advice
assists with promotional material
gives demonstrations
hosts visits of foreign delegations
provides after sales training and support.
provides impartial military advice
assists with promotional material
gives demonstrations
hosts visits of foreign delegations
provides after sales training and support.
There is very little information available on who attends military fairs, but the government publishes the list of countries they have invited. In 2019, 56 countries received official invitations, of which 47 attended, including Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, France, India, Italy, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the USA. Nine of the countries invited were authoritarian regimes, six were identified as ‘human rights priority countries’, and five were at war.
The event is also attended by large numbers of politicians. On regular basis, a dozen ministers including several Defence Ministers and the Secretary of State for International Trade attended, as well as backbench MPs from the Conservative and Labour parties, often visiting stands organised by companies in their own constituencies. In the past, MPs such as Caroline Lucas have been able to enter the fair and exposed illegal equipment being marketed.
The event is also attended by large numbers of politicians. On regular basis, a dozen ministers including several Defence Ministers and the Secretary of State for International Trade attended, as well as backbench MPs from the Conservative and Labour parties, often visiting stands organised by companies in their own constituencies. In the past, MPs such as Caroline Lucas have been able to enter the fair and exposed illegal equipment being marketed.
At a military trade show, which means lots of companies have stands where they display their equipment, and they take the opportunity to speak to potential buyers. Deals themselves are most likely to be finalised at other points and through other channels, but arms fairs are an essential cog in the machine, providing the opportunity for dealers, buyers, and brokers to meet, test equipment, and socialise.
A huge array of different companies attend fairs, marketing the weapons and paraphernalia of war including:
tanks, trucks, helicopters, fighter planes, drones
missiles, ammunition, rifles, handguns, and other weapons
helmets, clothing
Command and control, communication, and intelligence equipment
Some of the world’s biggest arms companies exhibit, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Thales, and L3 Technologies. These companies sell a huge array of different weapons systems. Many other companies present are more specialised, marketing a range of specific pieces of equipment. For example Aimpoint, a Swedish company, primarily sell and market targeting sights for military, law enforcement, and civilian guns. Hi-tech equipment – such as surveillance equipment, data management, digital security, biometrics (fingerprint, iris recognition, etc), and simulation equipment – is very prominent.
The equipment and services marketed at goes/extends beyond “traditional” warfare; another important and specific area relates to militarised policing. Several companies sell a range of weaponry and equipment related to crowd control, responding to “riots” and protests, including equipment such as:
Tear gas, pepper spray, and other chemical weapons – and the necessary launchers
Body armour, helmets, and other protective gear
Vehicles
Handcuffs and other restraints
Monitoring and surveillance equipment
Equipment sold by companies present have been used heavily by authoritarian regimes across the world, from Bahrain to Venezuela. It is often marketed as “non lethal” or “less lethal”, ignoring the fact that such weapons can and do kill and seriously injure, and that they are often used to quell legitimate dissent and protest. Prominent companies present selling this type of equipment include Chemring, Imperial Armour, and NonLethal Technologies.
Some companies don’t sell equipment – they offer services, training, computer programs, or other logistical support that militaries around the world use. This can include everything from firing ranges to logistical support, like transporting equipment or personnel.
A series of seminars and workshops run alongside most of the trade shows. These covered subjects like “cyber risk resilience”, “the surface force structure of the US Navy”, “Australian army modernisation”, “next generation airforce” and “land warfare challenges”. These workshops are led by serving military personnel from around the world, think tanks, and industry representatives.
A huge array of different companies attend fairs, marketing the weapons and paraphernalia of war including:
tanks, trucks, helicopters, fighter planes, drones
missiles, ammunition, rifles, handguns, and other weapons
helmets, clothing
Command and control, communication, and intelligence equipment
Some of the world’s biggest arms companies exhibit, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems, Boeing, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Thales, and L3 Technologies. These companies sell a huge array of different weapons systems. Many other companies present are more specialised, marketing a range of specific pieces of equipment. For example Aimpoint, a Swedish company, primarily sell and market targeting sights for military, law enforcement, and civilian guns. Hi-tech equipment – such as surveillance equipment, data management, digital security, biometrics (fingerprint, iris recognition, etc), and simulation equipment – is very prominent.
The equipment and services marketed at goes/extends beyond “traditional” warfare; another important and specific area relates to militarised policing. Several companies sell a range of weaponry and equipment related to crowd control, responding to “riots” and protests, including equipment such as:
Tear gas, pepper spray, and other chemical weapons – and the necessary launchers
Body armour, helmets, and other protective gear
Vehicles
Handcuffs and other restraints
Monitoring and surveillance equipment
Equipment sold by companies present have been used heavily by authoritarian regimes across the world, from Bahrain to Venezuela. It is often marketed as “non lethal” or “less lethal”, ignoring the fact that such weapons can and do kill and seriously injure, and that they are often used to quell legitimate dissent and protest. Prominent companies present selling this type of equipment include Chemring, Imperial Armour, and NonLethal Technologies.
Some companies don’t sell equipment – they offer services, training, computer programs, or other logistical support that militaries around the world use. This can include everything from firing ranges to logistical support, like transporting equipment or personnel.
A series of seminars and workshops run alongside most of the trade shows. These covered subjects like “cyber risk resilience”, “the surface force structure of the US Navy”, “Australian army modernisation”, “next generation airforce” and “land warfare challenges”. These workshops are led by serving military personnel from around the world, think tanks, and industry representatives.
Over the years, there have been several occasions where it has been demonstrated that companies at fairs have been breaking the law.
In 2011, Amnesty International obtained brochures marketing banned shackles – such as leg irons and waist chains – to people attending. Overall, Amnesty International have identified nine companies that violated international laws at military events between 2005 and 2013.
In 2013, two companies – MagForce International and Tian Jin MyWay International Trading – were found to be marketing leg irons and electric batons, often used in acts of torture. The companies were only removed when Caroline Lucas MP raised the issue in UK parliament.
In 2011, Amnesty International obtained brochures marketing banned shackles – such as leg irons and waist chains – to people attending. Overall, Amnesty International have identified nine companies that violated international laws at military events between 2005 and 2013.
In 2013, two companies – MagForce International and Tian Jin MyWay International Trading – were found to be marketing leg irons and electric batons, often used in acts of torture. The companies were only removed when Caroline Lucas MP raised the issue in UK parliament.