| Defense & Security 2103 -- Defense Industry Eq., Security/Safety Eq. | ||||
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| Event Summary: | ||||
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Defense and Security 2013 is an international military and civil indoor/outdoor exhibition covering land, air and sea military equipment, defense technology and internal security. Its focus is on providing an opportunity for international defense technology producers in Thailand by attracting Asia's important policy makers in the Defense Ministries. An increased budget in the Royal Thai Army (83,506 million Baht) the Royal Thai Navy (33,506 million Baht) as well as the Royal Thai Airforce (31,817 million Baht) is designated to fund the long awaited development plan of the 3 sectors. D&S 2013 will occupy more than 13,500 square meters at IMPACT Exhibition center and over 300 defense and internal security related companies will be arriving from 32 countries around the world. Technology on display will include everything from medical tents to UAVs, flight simulators, Humvees, and helicopters. There will be about 20 special seminars present by both exhibitors and the Thai Armed forces. The show will also host the Civil Military Cooperation on Disaster Management Conference. This conference will provide the opportunity to exchange information so that the armed forces can provide aid and high-tech communications as they collaborate with all sectors of society during such events. |
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| Contacts: | ||||
| Dean Matlack, Bangkok Commercial Officer Phone: +662 205 5263 Dean.Matlack@trade.gov | ||||
| Kitisorn Sookpradist, Bangkok Commerce Specialist Phone: 662-205-5279 Kitisorn.Sookpradist@trade.gov | ||||
| Lisa Huot, Trade Event Programs Senior International Trade Specialist Phone: 202-482-2796 Lisa.Huot@trade.gov | ||||
| Justin Griffin, Kallman Worldwide Phone: 201-251-2600 x103 justing@kallman.com | ||||
