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DSEI Show Revives Physical Displays and In-Person Contacts
The biennial defense show in London was the first major international defense trade show to take place in Europe since the pandemic began.
DSEI opened its doors in London’s Excel Centre as usual in September. Numbers were inevitably down given the current climate, but the show was welcomed by many exhibitors and potential customers. (Photo: Chris Pocock)
DSEI opened its doors in London’s Excel Centre as usual in September. Numbers were inevitably down given the current climate, but the show was welcomed by many exhibitors and potential customers. (Photo: Chris Pocock)

The first of Europe’s major defense and aerospace shows has taken place in London, after an extended hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic. The biennial Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event was well-supported last week, with about 70 percent of its space filled and around 10,000 visitors, two-thirds the number for 2019.