Sunday 22 February 2009

Defence exhibition defies global downturn

Battleships, helicopters, unmanned aircraft and other tools of warfare have been lined up as potential buyers arrive from around the world for the ninth International Defence Exhibition and Conference (Idex), which opens today.

Nearly 900 exhibitors from 50 countries were putting the final touches to their products and displays last night for the big event.

Despite the global economic downturn, government and industry officials were optimistic that militaries from around the world would continue to spend on defence and security.

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