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Part of situation: Land Forces expo security and protest disputes (2 clusters)

Land Forces expo opens in Perth with heavy security

Land Forces expo defence technology Perth autonomous vehicles security measures

The Land Forces defence expo has commenced in Perth, Western Australia, under heavy security. The Cook government allocated $11.5 million for security measures following previous protests at the 2024 Victorian expo. New legislative powers allow Western Australia Police to ban activists from entering a designated security zone around the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Security presence includes heavily armed public order police at entrances, with attendees required to present identification and passes. While a small group of protesters gathered outside the security zone on Tuesday morning, the WA Anti-War Collective has scheduled a protest and march for Tuesday evening.

The event features 964 exhibitors, including major companies such as Boeing, BAE Systems, and Thales. A significant technological focus of this year's expo is autonomy and artificial intelligence. Thales unveiled the BladeHAUL, a remote and autonomous diesel-electric hybrid vehicle.

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BAE Systems · Boeing · Land Forces Expo · Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre · Thales

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More than 1000 people protest genocide, AUKUS at Land Forces [www.greenleft.org.au]
Land Forces expo Perth: Heavy police presence and tight security as major defence event kicks off [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
Land Forces expo Perth: Heavy police presence and tight security as major defence event kicks off [www.theage.com.au]
Land Forces expo Perth: Heavy police presence and tight security as major defence event kicks off [www.smh.com.au]