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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A mannequin in a field hospital.

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Visitors look at a mannequin with smart tactical gear.

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Guns are boys' most prized toys.