Europe's largest arms market

June 20, 2014 15:48

Eurosatory, Europe's largest security and defense exhibition, is currently taking place in France, showcasing more than 250 types of military vehicles and the latest weapons.

The Eurosatory military exhibition, held from June 16 to 20 in Paris, France, showcased weapons for infantry forces, air defense systems, communication equipment, computer technology, and more.

The Argo 8x8 XTI all-terrain amphibious vehicle, with its eight wheels, showcased its capabilities at the exhibition. Photo: EPA

In total, more than 250 military and security vehicles and over 60 robots were on display at Eurosatory 2014. Pictured is an Oshkosh M-ATV vehicle with mine and bomb disposal equipment. Photo: AFP

The event demonstrates the development trends in infantry weapons and ground-based air defense systems. Photo: EPA

The exhibition area, spanning over 160,000 square meters, includes both indoor and outdoor sections. The outdoor area features aircraft, helicopters, and aerial security support equipment. Pictured is a Eurocopter EC645 T2 helicopter in the outdoor exhibition area. Photo: ItarTass

Military drills took place on the opening day of the exhibition. Photo: EPA

Eurosatory, held biennially since 1992 and supported by the French Ministry of Defence, has become Europe's largest military security exhibition and one of the world's largest defense exhibitions. (Photo: EPA)

The VAB MK3 military vehicle from French manufacturer Renault is on display. Photo: EPA

Watchkeeper, a strategic drone from the British company Thales, is capable of intelligence gathering, surveillance, target detection, and reconnaissance. Photo: EPA

Official delegations from over 100 countries are expected to attend the exhibition, and more than 1,400 trade companies from 57 countries have announced their participation. The photo shows a military vehicle called "Combatguard" manufactured by the Israeli company IMI. Photo: EPA

This year, the US had the most participating companies, with 137, followed by Germany (118 exhibitors), the UK (105 companies), and Israel (51 companies). Pictured are rifles from the Russian manufacturer KBP. Twenty-eight Russian companies participated in the exhibition, occupying an area of ​​approximately 700 square meters. Photo: EPA

A staff member presents Kalashnikov products to Tanzanian military officers. Photo: EPA

Pictured is a military tank from the Belgian manufacturer Sabiex. Companies from countries such as Japan, Iraq, Argentina, and Colombia are participating in the exhibition for the first time this year. Photo: EPA

A rifle manufactured by Belgian company FN Herstal. Photo: EPA

The rocket, manufactured by MBDA, a UK-based company, is on display at Eurosatory. Photo: AFP

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