Vast Eurosatory weapons showcase gets underway

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Over 2,500 defense contractors from 65 countries have descended on Paris for Eurosatory, the world's largest weapons trade fair, which runs for five days at the Villepinte exhibition center. The sprawling showcase reflects a surge in global military spending fueled by escalating conflicts in recent years. This year's edition is larger than previous iterations, with more exhibitors and more firepower on display than ever before.