Photo By Tech. Sgt. Alex Echols | Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in speaks during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2017 opening ceremony at the Seoul Airport, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2017. The Seoul ADEX is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting aviation and aerospace professionals, key defense personnel, aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III) see less
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SEONGNAM CITY, SEOUL TEUGBYEOLSI [SEOUL-T'UKPYOLSHI], SOUTH KOREA
The Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2017 officially kicked off with Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in welcoming everyone to the event during the Opening Ceremony at Seoul Airport, Oct. 17, 2017.
“I hope this event will serve as a form of exchange and cooperation to pursue shared security and world peace,” said Moon. “I have high expectations. This is the largest [ADEX] ever in size, and at this moment, we can see the splendid achievements made by Korea’s aerospace and defense industries over the years.”
With such a large event, the U.S. military has provided more than 150 personnel with more than 10 different airframes to include fifth-generation fighters, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, in support of the ironclad ROK/US alliance and the commitment to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
The 11th Seoul ADEX will run from Oct. 17 – 22, and will feature more than 400 exhibitors from 33 countries along with many demonstrations and displays showcasing “present and future state-of-the-art aerospace and defense technology.”
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Date Taken:
10.17.2017
Date Posted:
10.17.2017 18:49
Story ID:
251917
Location:
SEONGNAM CITY, SEOUL TEUGBYEOLSI [SEOUL-T'UKPYOLSHI], KR
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