Inauguration by the French Minister of Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs and general presentation of the show

At the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris, Ukraine’s defense industry took center stage, shifting the narrative from a nation solely relying on international aid to a powerful exporter of battle-tested combat innovations. This surge comes at a critical geopolitical juncture; following a massive €90 billion EU loan voted through in early 2026, European nations have firmly stepped up as Ukraine’s primary backbone on the front line..

Capitalizing on this momentum, more than 60 Ukrainian defense companies arrived in Paris to showcase breakthrough technologies forged directly in the crucible of modern conflict. From the debut of Fire Point’s Flamingo cruise missile and the unique DRAGON ground-based air-defense system to highly resilient electronic warfare tech, advanced drones, and robotic combat platforms, Ukraine’s presence underscored a dramatic industrial transformation. European defense experts noted that Ukraine is no longer just absorbing tactical lessons, but actively rewriting the rules of modern warfare and establishing itself as a vital, sovereign anchor for continental security.