In the Paris suburb of Villepinte he opened one of the largest exhibitions of arms and military equipment in the world - Eurosatory-2018. Their developments are dozens of major corporations and hundreds of small firms, working in the field of various kinds of modern weapons. Total, on display their products and future developments are more 1,7 thousand. developers and manufacturers of 63 countries in the world. The exposition area impresses: 168 thousand. quarter. m.
What developments have shown to visitors of the Paris exhibition of arms?
Israeli Rafael presented an updated modification of the missile (antiaircraft) complex "Iron Dome" – I-Dome radar C-RAM IAM ELM-2138. This modification, allowing, as claimed by the manufacturer, effectively monitor various types of air targets in motion.
Israeli et al manufacturers Plasan. presented at the Eurosatory-2018, two new multipurpose armored vehicle with a high level of mine protection (4GEN and Hyrax design). In particular, used the basic model Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
Armored offered, in particular, as a border patrol vehicles.
Noteworthy German-French development (KMW и Nexter Defense Systems – KNDS) – EMBT (Euro Main Battle Tank).
housing, engine and chassis are produced from LEOPARD-2A7 and modified to accommodate a compact and light towers from the French LECLERC. EMBT, According to experts, It is a response to market demand for battle tanks to high-intensity combat. Tower with an automatic loading system is controlled by two crew members instead of three. Speech while a tank concept, which eventually could become a major for the armies of Germany and France. Not yet decided, a version with a weapon will be selected eventually – German 130 mm cannon or French 140mm.
