Eurosatory defense show CEO warns it may be Europe's last chance to buy weapons before potential Russia conflict
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Rudy Ruitenberg
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Summary
The CEO of Coges Events, retired French general Charles Beaudouin, warns that this year's Eurosatory defense show near Paris may be the last opportunity for European countries to purchase weapons that can be delivered in time for a potential conflict with Russia within the next two years. With military experts warning of a possible direct confrontation, equipment still in development would arrive too late. The event has seen a 30% surge in exhibitors to over 2,600, reflecting increased defense spending across Europe.
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With some military experts warning Europe risks a direct confrontation with Russia in the next two years, defense equipment still in development would arrive too late to make a difference at the outbreak of a conflict
Surging defense spending means Eurosatory is bigger than ever this year, with the number of exhibitors rising 30% to more than 2,600
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