Military gear being adapted for police

Chinese defense equipment manufacturers are eager to adapt their military technologies for the police and anti-terrorism equipment market, according to industry insiders.

Pods designed for military aircraft, usually containing electronic warfare equipment, can be mounted on police helicopters, patrol ships and armored vehicles, said Wang Yanyong, a manager at Beijing A-Star Science and Technology.

"The pods were primarily developed for military aircraft, especially the modern, advanced types in service with the People's Liberation Army air force, but now we plan to promote them to public security authorities," Wang said on Tuesday at the opening of the 2015 China Military and Civilian Integration Expo in Beijing.