Army
GalleryAUSA’s 2024 meeting features latest defense technology
Stars and Stripes
October 15, 2024
The AUSA seal is displayed over the entrance to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during day two of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
The second day of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) meeting in Washington on Tuesday featured exhibits by defense industries from around the world, filling 2.3 million square feet with the latest in weaponry and defense accessories.
U.S. and foreign military members, defense contractors and military-aligned non-profits attended the exhibits, as well as conferences and panels discussing current trends in defense.
An attendee poses with AUSA mascots during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Members of the military check out a Ghost Robotics robot during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees view a display by Israel Aerospace Defense during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
A solider looks over a rifle made by FN Firearms during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Participants try out VR training software created by Mass Virtual during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Participants check out loitering drones manufactured by Uvision during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
A visitor to the Nammo booth uses VR to target a tank with a rocket launcher during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Participants sight in an automatic rifle at the Barrett booth during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
A participant sights a Glock during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
A participant takes part in a VR program that simulates landing a parachute during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
A booth attendant at Mistral speaks with attendees during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees take photos around an Osprey during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
An attendee takes down a Heckler & Koch rifle at their booth during day two of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Participants look at ammunition and explosives during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Axon let attendees try out stun guns at their booth during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees check out gear for soldiers during Day 2 of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)
Attendees descend into the exhibit area during day two of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Washington. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes) (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes)