Europe’s biggest arms show opens in Paris under shadow of Russia’s war Europe’s largest land warfare exhibition commenced outside Paris, marked by a sense of urgency. Government officials, arms manufacturers, and military delegations convened to address the critical question of Western preparedness for a major war. The urgency stems from the conflict in Ukraine, which has shifted the discussion from theoretical to practical concerns.

• Europe’s largest land warfare exhibition opened outside Paris.
• The event is characterized by a sense of urgency.
• Discussions focus on the speed of Western preparation for a potential major war.
• Government officials, arms manufacturers, and military delegations are in attendance.