Asian Defense Exhibit and Conference opens

From AngMalaya (Jul 18): Asian Defense Exhibit and Conference opens – Philippine Army Public Affairs



Army Chief Lt Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri inspects the Philippine Army’s booth in the Defense, Security and Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference 2014 (ADAS 2014) which opened on Thursday, July 17, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Shown in this photo is the barret sniper rifle. (Photo by: PFC Cesar Lopez)

Philippine Army Public Affairs Release – The Asian Defense, Security and Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference 2014 (ADAS 2014) opened on Thursday, July 17, with His Excellency President Benigno S Aquino III as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.

The three-day exhibit and conference is participated in by the different Armed Forces of neighboring ASEAN countries, including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam; as well as exhibitors who are in defence, security and civil defence industries.

The Philippine Army also set up an exhibit booth which contained some of its war fighting capabilities that include, among others, barret sniper rifle, M4 with bipod and Harris radios. The highlight of the Army’s booth is the “Augmented Reality”, wherein visitors get to experience actual combat and rescue operations just by standing in front of a big television/screen wearing upper battle dress attire.

An Army Senior Leaders Symposium was also held with Army Chief Lt Gen Hernando DCA Iriberri, senior officers and general staff officers of the Philippine Army, Philippine Army Major Units and Brigade Commanders, and other selected guests and exhibitors.

ADAS 2014 is an inaugural defense and security event with 200 exhibitors from nine ASEAN members, South Korea, and other foreign Armed Forces.
In an earlier statement, Lt Gen Iriberri recognized the relevance of the conduct of this state-of-the-art defense and security systems exhibit in the Philippines.

“ADAS 2014 comes at a time when the Philippine Army and the rest of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are stepping up efforts to modernize capabilities. It is a venue for officers and personnel to be exposed first-hand to emerging trends and innovations,” said Lt Gen Iriberri in a statement.

The Asian Defense Exhibit and Conference is organized by APAC Expo Pte. Ltd., and the Department of National Defense.

The Philippine Army believes that this activity will likewise provide opportunity for bilateral talks and defense cooperation among the participating ASEAN countries.

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