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VIDEO, PHOTOSInside AUSA 2014
Stars and Stripes
October 16, 2014
The Broadsword Soldier System suit by BAE Systems on display at AUSA 2014 in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15. The suit is designed to eliminate the need for carrying batteries and other equipment by using a fabric that conducts electricity and transmits data without cords. Troops can recharge equipment by plugging into the suit. The Army and the Marine Corps both are evaluating the system, according to BAE. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
The Broadsword Soldier System suit by BAE Systems on display at AUSA 2014 in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15. The suit is designed to eliminate the need for carrying batteries and other equipment by using a fabric that conducts electricity and transmits data without cords. Troops can recharge equipment by plugging into the suit. The Army and the Marine Corps both are evaluating the system, according to BAE. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
The Broadsword Soldier System suit by BAE Systems on display at AUSA 2014 in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15. The suit is designed to eliminate the need for carrying batteries and other equipment by using a fabric that conducts electricity and transmits data without cords. Troops can recharge equipment by plugging into the suit. The Army and the Marine Corps both are evaluating the system, according to BAE. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
AUSA 2014 attendees check out guns at the SIG Sauer booth in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
AUSA 2014 attendees check out guns at the SIG Sauer booth in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
An artist autographs posters at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
An artist autographs posters for soldiers at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (C.J. Lin/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out exhibitor booths at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
Magpul's booth display at the AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
A sticker showing the love for guns on the Volkswagen van displayed at Magpuls' booth at AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
The Rapiscan Eagle M60 on display the AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
Inside the Rapiscan Eagle M60's on display the AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
A computer screen shows the detail of the scanning system aboard the Rapiscan Eagle M60's on display the AUSA's annual expo in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 15, 2014. (Rick Vasquez/Stars and Stripes)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition once again brought high-tech wares and weapons to the nation’s capital this week, attracting thousands to see the latest developments in the defense industry.
The three-day event brought more than 500 industry and military exhibits and more than 30,000 attendees to the Washington Convention Center. The expo also included workshops and talks by top Army and Defense Department officials on the state of the U.S. military.
The event kicked off on Monday, the day after the 30th Army Ten-Miler that drew 35,000 registered runners to the course that wound through Washington and Arlington, Va.
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