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How Europe's defense sector is trying to gear up

June 19, 2026

A trade fair on the outskirts of Paris is showcasing how European defense manufacturers are trying to drum up business through new cutting-edge technology, a lot of it inspired by lessons from Ukraine.

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Europe's defense sector is ramping up investment in military technology, focusing on drones, robotics and digitized warfare.

At an international defense trade fair in France, manufacturers came together to highlight some of their systems that are designed to reduce risks for soldiers, inspired by lessons from Ukraine.

But while defense spending is rising, scaling production and building supply chains remain key challenges for Europe's rearmament ambitions.

This video summary was created by AI from the original DW script. It was edited by a journalist before publication.