More than 400 U.S. defense exhibitors have participated in the 2023 Paris Air Show, which has increased its focus on military equipment and other defense systems driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Agence France-Press reported Monday.
At least 158 aircraft, drones and helicopters are being exhibited at the biennial event, which features 125,000 square meters of space and is expected to draw approximately 320,000 visitors.
The F-35 fighter jet, Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter aircraft and the Aarok combat drone are some of the planes that are on display at the event.
The week-long exhibition also highlights the industry’s initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, including the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel.
