Chinese missiles and Russian tanks: Inside Eurosatory 2012
Military supply companies from Russia, China, UAE, Indonesia, Korea, and Libya showed off tanks, missiles and other weapons in Paris at Eurosatory 2012, the largest international military technology show focused on land warfare. The U.S. had the most exhibitors, with 158. But a surprising trend was evident: This year, the number of companies from non-Western countries that showed off new weaponry boomed -- especially Russia and China. Read more full story
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