France's leading ground forces and air-defence equipment exhibition, Eurosatory 2004, took place at Paris's Parc des Expositions from 14-18 June. The show also attracted European, Israeli and US unmanned air vehicle manufacturers, largely focused on meeting French national requirements. Report by Craig Hoyle, Peter La Franchi and Christina Mackenzie
Source: Flight International
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