Florianópolis is the stage for the 2nd Edition of the Santa Catarina Expo Defense – Defense Technologies and Products Fair, held at the Florianópolis Air Base (BAFL).
The event, which takes place this Thursday and Friday, May 19th and 20th, is promoted by the Federation of Industries of the State of Santa Catarina (FIESC) and aims to bring the Industry of Santa Catarina closer to the Armed Forces.
At Expo Defense, several companies offer solutions and technology to meet the demands of the Defense sector, a sector that has invested in innovation. The fair's activity is to be socially relevant, important for strengthening the Triple Helix (defence, industry and academia).
The official opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defence, General Paulo Sérgio Nogueira; the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Paulo Alvim; the Deputy Governor of Santa Catarina, Daniela Cristina Reinehr; representing the Air Force Commander, Air Force Lieutenant Brigadier Carlos de Almeida Baptista Junior, the Air Force Commander General, Air Force Lieutenant Brigadier Pedro Luís Farcic, as well as the Director General of the Aerospace Science and Technology Department were present at the event , Lieutenant-Brigadier Maurício Augusto Silveira de Medeiros and other civil and military authorities, who spoke about the positive aspects of the Defense Industry of Santa Catarina.
The Minister of Defense thanked the entities and institutions involved in the Fair.
“It is a moment to present to everyone involved in the area an exhibition with a lot of material for military use, dual equipment for combat use by the Armed Forces. It is an honor to participate in this meeting and I am satisfied and happy with the goals achieved and the desire that we can grow with this exhibition”, highlighted.
The President of FIESC, Mario Cezar Aguiar, commented on the partnership between the industry of Santa Catarina, through FIESC, and the Armed Forces, which has intensified over the last few years, based on a common vision, since it is strategic for the country to have a robust national defense industry.
“This means, from the Federation's point of view, a great opportunity for the development of our manufacturing sector, as a supplier of products and services, with relevant technological advances, which will bring competitiveness to the sector. From the point of view of the Armed Forces, it represents the possibility of diversifying suppliers with the participation of a modern and differentiated industrial park, such as the one in Santa Catarina”He explained.
For the President of the Defense Industry Committee (Comdefesa), at FIESC, Cesar Augusto Olsen, the institution's mission is to strengthen the relationship with the Armed Forces.
“We are able to meet the needs of our military partners. This fair is a showcase for Santa Catarina and Brazilian products and with this we show that we are fulfilling the mission of strengthening the defense industrial base with the product and the participation of entrepreneurs from Santa Catarina”, stressed.
Expo Defense's schedule includes business roundtables and lectures that will address topics of interest to the industry. The event has everything to be consolidated in the national calendar, showing the strength and innovation of Santa Catarina's industry for the defense sector.
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