International Military-Technical Forum «ARMY-2018»

21-26 August

PATRIOT EXPOCENTER

Moscow Region, Russia

Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation

Organizer of the Forum

General partner

General partner

General Partner

Forum official bank

General partner

Official Partner

Welcome address

Vladimir Putin

President of Russia

«Dear friends, It is a pleasure to welcome the organizers, participants and guests of the International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2017. As usual, the program is quite rich in events. One of the major attractions, of course, will be the demonstration of the most advanced weapons and military equipment. All those interested will have a chance to become acquainted with Russia's achievements in the defense industry and science and to see the growing capabilities of our Armed Forces. Significantly, the Forum also provides a platform for an active international dialogue. It gives an opportunity for military agencies and enterprises, scientists and experts to establish new contacts. Here, the most pressing problems and challenges, as well as ways to deal with common threats become subject of substantive professional discussions, which helps strengthen mutual trust. It is only together, by joining our efforts and respecting the national interests of all states, that we can ensure effective and sustainable development for the benefit of millions of people. I am sure that ARMY-2017 will be remembered not only as one of the largest...»

Sergei Shoigu

Russian Minister of Defence General of the Army

«Dear friends! The Defence Ministry of the Russian Federation holds the ARMY 2018 International Military and Technical Forum in August 2018. This annual large-scale event has already proved to be one of the world's biggest exhibitions of armaments and military hardware. In the interests of manufactures and consumers, it has all necessary conditions to hold effective conversations, exchange experience and cooperate with foreign specialists in military and technical sphere. The number of enterprises and organizations presenting its military and double-purpose products at the ARMY 2018 Forum is constantly increasing every year, as well as the number of showcased exhibits. This year we expect to see even more impressive guests and participants, hope to see more developments and technologies intended to control full life cycle of military products. Traditionally, business and demonstration programme as well as static exhibition will include informative and spectacular thematic activities. The National Security Week International Forum commences along with the ARMY 2018 Forum at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Centre....»