ArmInfo.Armenian defense industry companies are participating in the international defense technology exhibition Eurosatory 2026, which opened today in Paris, as stated by Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Armenia's Minister of High-Tech Industry, on his Facebook page.
He also announced his participation, noting that he has arrived in Paris at the invitation of France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans, Catherine Vautrin.
He reported that Armenia's production and research potential is being represented at the exhibition by 18 industry companies at a unified national pavilion, with an additional 12 companies attending as visitors. The Minister noted that the Armenian-French technological partnership has gained significant momentum following the official visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Armenia in May of this year. "The memorandum signed between the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia and the Ministry of Defense of the French Republic has opened new opportunities for both countries, and this current visit marks the practical implementation of the agreements reached," Hayrapetyan stated.
According to the Minister, the development of a defense industry equipped with the latest technologies is one of the top priorities for the Armenian government's agenda. "The prestigious Eurosatory 2026 exhibition provides our country with an unprecedented opportunity to establish international connections in the defense sector, expand our production and research capabilities, and explore foreign markets," he noted.
Held since 1967, this year's exhibition has brought together more than 2,300 companies from 66 countries, represented by 42 national pavilions. The event features a schedule of over 120 panel discussions and live demonstrations.
The core agenda focuses on cooperation prospects in defense manufacturing, unmanned systems, reconnaissance technologies, modern weaponry, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, as well as industry development trends and innovative solutions to address current challenges.
