The Eurosatory defense show near Paris may be the last chance for European countries to purchase weapons that can be delivered in time for a possible conflict with Russia. According to Charles Beaudouin, CEO of Coges Events, the show's organizer, equipment still in development would arrive too late to make a difference at the outbreak of a conflict.
The show will feature new weapons, including drones with longer ranges and greater payloads, as well as countermeasures such as a Thales system similar to Israel's Iron Dome. With concerns about long-range missile threats, the show will also feature hypersonic missile interceptors and air-defense systems.
The surge in defense investment means Eurosatory is bigger than ever, with over 2,600 exhibitors, including 180 U.S. companies and 220 German companies. The show will also feature AI-enabled autonomy, with a focus on emulating Ukrainian solutions, which have proven effective in the conflict with Russia.
