"Standing outside, facing barricades and a broad line of armed police, those protesting the very presence of the arms conference in Sydney view it is anything but. Police and protesters face off outside the event. Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images War criminals are not welcome here, rings the chant. Shame, shame, shame. Some protesters carry doves on sticks, others signs condemning those inside: You can't bomb the truth away."
"He says the Indo-Pacific exposition will showcase an incredible display of what our industry can produce; awesome power, ingenious autonomous systems and craft of all shapes and sizes which span the breadth of the beautiful, the menacing and the extremely cool. And all of it is on display, the very best of human ingenuity."
A maritime arms exposition in Sydney showcased advanced naval hardware, autonomous systems and industry capabilities while bringing together navies and defence contractors to discuss shared challenges. Large protests took place outside the convention centre, with demonstrators chanting against war criminals, carrying doves and signs such as "You can't bomb the truth away." Police and protesters clashed, demonstrators were pepper-sprayed and both sides reported injuries. Australia's defence minister framed the event as an invaluable chance to compare notes with fellow navies and consult industry on needed capabilities. The exposition exposed a sharp divide between celebration of military innovation and public outrage over ongoing wars.
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