Missiles, tanks and guns, oh my: Inside Eurosatory 2012
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The new version of the Hercule exo-skeleton, which adds superarms to its superlegs, was shown off at the Eurosatory 2012 event. (French Ministry of Defense)
The French MILLICAM camera can detect a human presence through a wall or find an object hidden behind a range of materials. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
Within ten minutes, SPRAT creates a bridge for any military vehicle including tanks to cross rivers and ditches up to 82 feet wide. (French Ministry of Defense)
Micro robots designed to clear roads of improvised explosive devices and to inspect suspicious vehicles and objects -- the company calls them Minirogen -- made a guest appearance at the show. (French Ministry of Defense)
The Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) version of the VCBI carries 11 warfighters, weighs 30 tons, reaches nearly 65 miles per hour, and carries a 25mm turret. (French Ministry of Defense)
Designed for paratroopers and mountain, artillery and observation units, the PVP includes a high level of ballistic protection and mobility. (French Ministry of Defense)
A French helicopter, on display at the Eurosatory 2012 show in Paris. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
A French "future fighter" kit includes improved day and night vision goggles, battle dress, body armor, communications and weapons. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
Tanks seem to point at representatives of the China North Industries Corp., at the Eurosatory military event in Paris. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
The top supplier to the Peoples Liberation Army, China North Industries Corp. (NORINCO), unveiled a major missile system, Sky Dragon. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
Companies from a surprising array of countries showed off weapons systems. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
Chinese military companies made a surprising surge at the Eurosatory show. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
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Within the Eurosatory 2012 event a Pakistani military supply company shows off its goods. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
A military supply company from China shows off boots, dress shoes and riot gear to the world at the Eurosatory 2012 show in Paris. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)
A military supply company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) shows off its wares to the world at the Eurosatory 2012 show in Paris. (FoxNews.com / Allison Barrie)