Defense industry firms are
showing off their latest in military equipment in a 2-day Marine West Military
Exhibition in Camp Pendleton with thousands of troops in attendance.
There were hundreds of military gear and weaponry in exhibit
inside the venue -- items that can draw the line between life and death in a
battle situation.
There seem to be no sign that the defense industry is slowing
down for companies, either small or big, have participated in the exposition.
Knives manufactured by the Leatherman company are especially
attracting attention -- as there are not only buying military items available
but also household items.
QinetiQ, one of the participating defense contractors,
demonstrated their latest technology in robotic-controlled arms and robots that
aid in detecting roadside bombs (a weapon that accounts for a large number of
injuries and deaths in Afghanistan).
Military personnel can choose items that they think will be
quite useful and this can eventually lead to a mass purchase by the whole
department. This makes this exposition a yearly opportunity for defense
companies to better their trade.
The contractor also has a 10-pound gadget that soldiers can use
in operating small unarmed air vehicles, called Tactical Robotic Controller.
The lightweight armored vest from Elite Defense is already under the review of
officials from Marine Corps.
All the gears on display, plus the free trinkets being handed
out by several of the vendors, was enough to attract an enthusiast's interest.
Moreover, fellow soldiers are highly likely to take advantage of the
opportunity to replace heavy protective gears that they wear when outside of
their bases or on patrol.
As a soldier, especially a combat engineer, you will basically
walk around with lots of heavy gears beside the vest so something like this
will be quite useful. You'll always want to look for new concepts and
technology that you can utilize in your field.
The exhibit is held near the base's Main Gate and will be open
until Thursday. The general public is allowed to participate in the show
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