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Eurosatory Conference In Paris Canceled Due To Coronavirus

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

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Eurosatory Conference In Paris Canceled Due To Coronavirus

Oshkosh's JLTV at the Eurosatory show in Paris. Photo: Matthew Beinart.

The Eurosatory international defense trade show in Paris scheduled for June 8-12 has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Organizers of the event confirmed the decision on Thursday, noting safety concerns for the expected 100,000 visitors and ongoing challenges for exhibitors’ ability to transport equipment to the show. “The sanitary situation due to Covid-19 is deteriorating daily in France and has spread throughout the world. The conditions for preparing and running the exhibition, which would protect the health…

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