China, Iran, Mali & Other Countries' Attend International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024

The Army-2024 Forum builds on the success of previous years, with last year's event resulting in over 400 billion rubles (approximately $4.4 billion) in state contracts awarded to Russian defense industry enterprises.
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The annual Army-2024 International Military-Technical Forum kicked off on Monday at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center near Moscow, bringing together defense officials and industry representatives from around the world, including China, Iran, and Mali, among other countries.
The three-day event, which runs until August 14, showcases the latest military technologies, equipment, and weapons from Russia and its international partners. Over 340,000 square meters of exhibition space are dedicated to displaying an array of military hardware, including products from Russian giants like UAC, Russian helicopters, UVZ, and Kalashnikov.
Delegations from 83 countries are participating in the forum, with 39 led by heads of defense ministries and chiefs of general staffs. This year, Belarus, Iran, India, and China have established national exhibitions, highlighting their defense industries and latest innovations. Representatives from over 120 foreign companies are also in attendance.
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Military officials from foreign states attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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Military officials from foreign states and visitors gather for the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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People gather at the stand of Iran during the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.

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Military officials from Mali attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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People attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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Military officials from Vietnam attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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Military officials from foreign states attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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Military officials from Nicaragua attend the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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A view shows the China Defence stand during the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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Russian military officials and visitors explore small arms during the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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A visitor explores a T-72B3M tank during the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.
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Foreign military officials and visitors explore the China Defense stand during the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.

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People gather at the stand of China during the 10th International Military-Technical Forum Army-2024 at Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre in Moscow region, Russia.