As part of a new edition of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) for 2026, held in Santiago, Chile, the Argentine company EXO S.A. was present with a notable range of products relevant to the field of national defense, ranging from unmanned ground vehicles and shooting simulators to telemedicine modules. On this occasion, Zona Militar had the opportunity to speak with Fernando Vázquez, a company representative, who provided numerous details about the exhibit.
The company, dedicated to the production of electronic equipment, began its presentation with its Mobile Diagnostic Center, a telemedicine unit designed, in the representative’s words, to “provide access to diagnosis in rural areas or emergency situations, disasters, or even for units in the military field. It is equipped with a tactical backpack for transport for a military unit, and we have a certified mounting system for ground or air vehicles.” This unit makes it possible to obtain a complete electrocardiogram and information related to the patient’s blood pressure, temperature, and blood oxygen levels; in addition, it includes different accessories, such as an ultrasound device, which expand its capabilities.
“The person who operates it does not necessarily have to be a physician or doctor; it can be someone who has received the training. The advantage it offers is that it allows a videoconference to be transmitted via a 5G cellphone or a satellite unit. So, remotely, a dedicated specialist can help,” Fernando Vázquez added.
EXO also presented its Mobile Energy Unit, already used by the Argentine Army, which was operated in field hospitals during the pandemic and in support missions in rural areas. Its main advantage lies in combining solar energy storage with an automatic backup system using a silent generator, which begins operating when the batteries are depleted after several hours of use.
On the other hand, the company’s UGV was also exhibited. Although no further details were provided, it was announced that an improved version of the platform will be unveiled soon. Currently, the vehicle “includes a winch for towing, can transport up to two wounded personnel; it follows like a mule accompanying a company, and it can also carry eight backpacks, medical supplies, or even two mortars (…).”
To conclude, certified and approved pistol shooting simulators for Browning or Beretta were presented, with the mention that the company is also preparing to expand into other alternatives related to this type of weapon, aiming at a whole family of 9 mm and .45 firearms. Vázquez, regarding the company’s simulators, added: “The Army has already received two series of FAL simulators (…) Currently, although it is prepared for the FAL, we are working on and developing alternative versions. For example, the M16A2 or the AR-15.”
In the previous case, it is important to mention that the weapon is completely real, with the same dimensions and weight, and the only modification is focused on the mechanism, where instead of using live ammunition, it has a gas magazine, allowing the simulation of impact, detonation, and recoil. The system is fitted with a laser sight which, together with the projector and a camera, verifies where the shot was fired.
The handgun shooting simulator combines a notebook for the instructor, a projection screen, and the real weapon digitally modified. The system generates a technical record for each student, where it logs impacts, movements, safety rules, and the instructor’s observations, and it also offers different scenarios, targets, and configurable distances.
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