The largest weapons exhibition, Eurosatory-2026, has launched in Paris: watch exclusive footage

One of the largest and most extensive exhibitions in the field of weaponry and security, Eurosatory-2026, has begun its work in Paris, reports a correspondent for UNN. 

At this year's exhibition, which will run until June 19, innovations from more than 2,000 companies in the defense and national security industries from over 60 countries are presented. Giants such as the German concern Rheinmetall, the American Lockheed Martin, and the international corporation Airbus are also represented. 

The exhibition, held every two years, is considered one of the main international platforms for presenting the latest military developments and discussing the future of European security. Eurosatory-2026 is the first exhibition to be held after the EU's adoption of the "ReArm Europe" plan, which aims to mobilize approximately 800 billion euros over four years for the development and modernization of European defense. 

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

Significant attention is given to unmanned systems and anti-drone measures. The French manufacturer Delair is showcasing its developments in the field of unmanned aerial vehicle production. 

Ukrainian arms manufacturers are also widely represented at this year's exhibition. 

Among the exhibits demonstrated by Ukrainian manufacturers are strike and reconnaissance drones tested in real combat conditions. In particular, the company Skyeton will present the Raybird unmanned system, which has over 350,000 hours of combat flight time, and Ukrspecsystems will showcase the SHARK-M reconnaissance UAV, capable of operating at a distance of up to 180 kilometers from the operator. 

The company Fire Point also presented its developments. The pink Flamingo rocket has already become the company's hallmark.

Other products are also presented – FP-1, FP-2, FP-5 (better known as Flamingo), FP-7 (a ballistic missile with 90% of its production localized in Ukraine), and FP-9. Notably, real missiles are displayed at the stand, albeit without the navigation unit and warhead. 

In total, more than 60 Ukrainian companies operating in various segments of the defense-industrial complex are represented at Eurosatory-2026 – from the production of drones and electronic warfare equipment to armored vehicles, ammunition, robotic platforms, and military electronics. 

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 defense architecture of Europe.