BAE Systems. BAE Systems - Wiki. DSEi Exhibition & Conference. DSEi 2011. DSEi - Wiki. Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEI) is a defence and security equipment exhibition held every two years in London Docklands, which draws thousands of visitors, both trade and military. It is an important event in the international military and national security equipment sales calendar and is organised in association with UK Trade & Investment's Defence & Security Organisation (UKTI DSO).
It is the world’s largest fully integrated international defence exhibition featuring land, sea and air products and technologies.[1] 2013 has seen DSEI grow even larger than previous years. With 32,169 visitors, 1489 international exhibitors, 40 pavilions, 97 official delegations and 1,034 additional VIPs, DSEI is seen as the place to go for everything under one roof. Additionally 2013 has also saw new areas develop and become key areas, such as Security and Special Forces Zone and Medical and Disaster Relief Zone.
DSEI's history[edit] Current ownership[edit] Political controversy[edit] Liam Fox 'proud' of UK arms and defence manufacturers. 13 September 2011Last updated at 16:54 Mr Fox will say he is "proud" of the companies and will also defend current export controls Defence Secretary Liam Fox is expected to give strong backing to the country's arms manufacturers in a speech later. Mr Fox will say at an arms exhibition in London he is "proud" that the UK is the world's second biggest defence exporter and that helping the firms prosper is in the national interest. In April, a committee of MPs criticised the government for approving exports to states such as Libya and Egypt.
The UK defence and aerospace sector employs an estimated 300,000 people. In a speech to mark the opening of the DSEI exhibition, Mr Fox will say the companies "play a key role" in promoting foreign policy objectives and furthering what he calls "enlightened international engagement". He is also expected to stress the industry's importance in stimulating economic growth. Continue reading the main story Analysis Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent, BBC News.