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The China International Aerospace Expo is an important aerospace exhibition held in China. The 16th exhibition will showcase the latest achievements in my country's aerospace and defense science and technology fields.
On October 13, a press conference for the 16th China International Aerospace Expo was held in Beijing, focusing on the preparation progress and highlights of the air show.
According to the press conference, a batch of products representing the latest independent innovation achievements in my country's aerospace and defense science and technology will be unveiled.
The Aerospace Science and Technology Group exhibited five major themes: "Entering and entering space, utilizing space, exploring space, integrated air and ground defense, and low-altitude economy". Aerospace Science and Industry focused on launching a new integrated air defense system and an upgraded anti-drone system.
Aviation Industry Corporation of China participated in the exhibition with more than 370 products in the fields of complete aircraft, airborne, technology, manufacturing and other fields, an increase of more than 30% from the previous session, demonstrating to the global audience the hard-core strength and innovative vitality of China's aviation industry after 75 years of development.
China Aviation Development Corporation will exhibit nearly 90 types of aero engines, gas turbines, related test facilities, typical parts and components, advanced materials and other products, nearly half of which are making their public debut for the first time.
CETC exhibited 550 cutting-edge products, of which 73 military products were exhibited for the first time.
The total number of exhibits of the Ordnance Industry Group will reach 468, including 144 newly developed and improved exhibits, accounting for more than 30%.
For the first time, China Electronics has demonstrated a series of star equipment, products, and solutions such as a full-area integrated communication system, a regional integrated electronic information system, heterogeneous drone swarm collaborative combat equipment, and AI-enabled deep network security products.
COMAC has renovated and built a commercial aircraft industry pavilion to comprehensively display the collaborative development results of the large aircraft industry chain and the achievements of industrial ecological construction.
(CCTV reporters Cui Xia and Tao Jiashu)

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