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Int'l defense expo MILEX-2025 kicks off in Minsk

Int'l defense expo MILEX-2025 kicks off in Minsk

Minsk, May 22 (UNI) The 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Machinery MILEX-2025 kicked off here on Wednesday.

The exhibition features over 150 exhibitors from both within Belarus and abroad, showcasing more than 750 models of weapons and military hardware made in Belarus and a wide range of exhibits from other countries.

In his greeting message, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the expo will allow a wide range of specialists and experts to get acquainted with the most advanced achievements of both Belarusian manufacturers and foreign partners.

Since 2001, MILEX has attracted the interest of leading domestic and foreign manufacturers of military hardware.

The expo will last till Saturday.

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