truthseeker2010
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IDEAS has become a waste of time and a self-display exhibition only. Companies that display there brands do so out of courtesy (as they already have large contracts sustaining with the Armed Forces). Extremely few new companies come in (they do not come back afterwards either). No contracts are announced to boost the viability of IDEAS. Location of the exhibition & entry to it is a mess and a nightmare. Only ego's of a few Generals are actually polished. IDEAS mother organization is DEPO that is run by end-of-the-career officers. Ask any company AFTER the IDEAS the questions, "Was it Worth It?'' and they will reply NO! So the main purpose of having a professional arms exhibition is never served.
On a high note, it only a good photo op for general public, like a Defense Day Show on military bases. Take photos, smile, hold weapons in hands, smile, drink Pepsi, go home and post on FB and PDF!
you nailed it!