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MILEX-2023: Top Belarusian Arms Featured at Military Expo in Minsk

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Belarus inherited its military-industrial complex from the Soviet Union, and now the country is among top 20 weapon-selling nations, earning billions of dollars in arms exports each year.
The 11th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2023 was launched in Minsk this week, featuring the newest inventions that may attract customers to the Belarusian arms market.
In 2017, Minsk supplied weapons to almost 70 states, including Middle Eastern and Asian countries. Military specialists have praised Belarusian weaponry, especially the Polonez multiple launch rocket system. Also Belarus is a produced of advanced UAVs, including the reconnaissance and strike complex "Hunter" – virtually a small unmanned helicopter.
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Opening ceremony of the 11th international exhibition of arms and military equipment MILEX-2023 in Minsk.

Opening ceremony of the 11th international exhibition of arms and military equipment MILEX-2023 in Minsk. - Sputnik International
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Opening ceremony of the 11th international exhibition of arms and military equipment MILEX-2023 in Minsk.

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High-ranking Belarussian officials, including Minister of Defense Viktor Khrenin and State Secretary of the Security Council Alexander Volfovich, attend MILEX-2023 in Minsk

High-ranking Belarussian officials, including Minister of Defense Viktor Khrenin and State Secretary of the Security Council Alexander Volfovich, attend MILEX-2023 in Minsk - Sputnik International
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High-ranking Belarussian officials, including Minister of Defense Viktor Khrenin and State Secretary of the Security Council Alexander Volfovich, attend MILEX-2023 in Minsk

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Reconnaissance and strike unmanned complex "Hunter" of Belarusian production.

Reconnaissance and strike unmanned complex "Hunter" of Belarusian production.  - Sputnik International
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Reconnaissance and strike unmanned complex "Hunter" of Belarusian production.

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Belarus is known for its UAV industry. Belarusian drones are actively sought by Persian Gulf and Asian countries.

Belarus is known for its UAV industry. Belarusian drones are actively sought by Persian Gulf and Asian countries.  - Sputnik International
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Belarus is known for its UAV industry. Belarusian drones are actively sought by Persian Gulf and Asian countries.

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A ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

A ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. - Sputnik International
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A ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.

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Transport loading vehicle for a "Polonez" MLRS.

Transport loading vehicle for a "Polonez" MLRS. - Sputnik International
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Transport loading vehicle for a "Polonez" MLRS.

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A cadet holds a Dragunov MMG SVD sniper rifle - a semi-automatic weapon first introduced by Soviet military designer Yevgeny Fyodorovich Dragunov in 1963.

A cadet holds a Dragunov MMG SVD sniper rifle - a semi-automatic weapon first introduced by Soviet military designer Yevgeny Fyodorovich Dragunov in 1963. - Sputnik International
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A cadet holds a Dragunov MMG SVD sniper rifle - a semi-automatic weapon first introduced by Soviet military designer Yevgeny Fyodorovich Dragunov in 1963.

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A mannequin in a field hospital.

A mannequin in a field hospital.  - Sputnik International
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A mannequin in a field hospital.

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Visitors look at a mannequin with smart tactical gear.

Visitors look at a mannequin with smart tactical gear. - Sputnik International
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Visitors look at a mannequin with smart tactical gear.

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Guns are boys' most prized toys.

Guns are boys' most prized toys.  - Sputnik International
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Guns are boys' most prized toys.

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And they never seize to play with it.

And they never seize to play with it.  - Sputnik International
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And they never seize to play with it.

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The military expo in Minsk also drew female attention.

The military expo in Minsk also drew female attention.  - Sputnik International
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The military expo in Minsk also drew female attention.

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