From weaponry to cyber defense: the largest defense exhibition, Eurosatory-2026, kicks off tomorrow

Tomorrow, June 15, one of the largest and most prestigious international exhibitions in the field of defense and security, Eurosatory-2026, kicks off in Paris, UNN reports.

The exhibition will feature innovations from more than 2,000 companies in the defense and national security industries from over 60 countries.

The biennial exhibition is considered one of the main international platforms for presenting the latest military developments and discussing the future of European security. Eurosatory-2026 is already being called a reflection of the new reality amid growing security challenges for Europe. This is the first exhibition to be held since the EU adopted the "ReArm Europe" plan, which aims to mobilize about 800 billion euros over four years for the development and modernization of European defense. 

Special attention at this year's event will be paid to the development of high-tech solutions for the modern battlefield, air and missile defense systems, satellite communications, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection.

One of the mottos under which the exhibition will be held is "Multi-domain Superiority," which means simultaneous control and advantage not only on land or in the air, but also in space and cyberspace. 

Eurosatory will showcase artificial intelligence systems that improve real-time intelligence, accelerate decision-making processes, and increase the accuracy of strikes on strategic targets. AI is fundamentally changing the structure of military decision-making by integrating information obtained from various sources.

This year, significant attention will be paid to unmanned systems and counter-drone measures. Ukrainian weapons manufacturers are widely represented here. Among the exhibits to be shown by Ukrainian producers are strike and reconnaissance drones proven in real combat conditions. In particular, Skyeton will present the Raybird unmanned system, which has over 350,000 combat flight hours, and Ukrspecsystems will show the SHARK-M reconnaissance UAV, capable of operating at a distance of up to 180 kilometers from the operator. The exhibition will also feature strike drones, loitering munitions, and next-generation autonomous systems of Ukrainian manufacture.

Fire Point will also present its developments. The company's CEO and CTO, Iryna Terekh, announced that they will showcase their main products—FP-1, FP-2, FP-5 (better known as Flamingo), FP-7 (a ballistic missile with 90% localized production in Ukraine), and FP-9—as well as satellite products, including a flight controller for ballistics and several software solutions. Visitors will see actual missiles without navigation and without warheads.

In addition, Ukrainian manufacturers will demonstrate ground robotic systems for logistics, evacuation of the wounded, demining, and combat missions, as well as the latest models of armored vehicles and individual protection systems for military personnel, created based on the experience of the full-scale war.

Another area that will be widely represented at this year's exhibition is space technology.  Satellite communications, geolocation, GPS synchronization, and monitoring of sensitive zones are integral components of the modern organization of armed forces.    

Eurosatory will be opened by the French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Catherine Vautrin. The event will also be attended by the European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius, Lithuania's Vice Minister of National Defense Vitalija Zumerienė, Poland's Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Gotoła, French Army Chief of Staff Pierre Schill, and Belgian Army Commander Jean-Paul Bonet.

Since its founding in 1967, Eurosatory has evolved into one of the key global platforms for demonstrating defense technologies and forming international security partnerships. Against the backdrop of increasing defense budgets of European states and an active rethinking of approaches to collective security, this year's exhibition could become an important venue for concluding new contracts, developing cooperation between manufacturers, and discussing the future architecture of European defense.