The 2010 edition reiterated Eurosatory’s position as the world leader for land defence systems and services, and as a major player for security assets. Run by GICAT, the French land defence manufacturers association, the exhibition gathered for over 5 days (from 14-18 June at Paris Nord Villepinte,) field players ranging from politicians and military decision-makers to manufacturers and media, all focussed to review ongoing developments within armed forces, to ‘discover’ future systems and equipment and to understand changes in the defence industrial landscape.

Despite the difficult economic context, Eurosatory confirmed its economic standing by increasing total exhibitors up to 1329 this year (+ 10%, same percentage of net space increase), of which 70% were international. Visitors attendance increased as well (+ 2.5%) with more than 53,500 visitors from 130 countries. There was an abundance of new products exhibited this year (almost 300 were listed). The focus on UAVs was a big success, with the UVS Forum held by the UVS International organisation as an integral part of the Exhibition for the first time, as also with tactical UAVs flying during outdoor live demonstrations.

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