Egypt hosts international arms expo

Egypt opened its first international weapons fair Monday, an event that organizers hope will project a message to the world that the country is secure and stable.

The three-day Egypt Defense Expo features the world's top arms companies and hundreds of military and civilian participants from dozens of countries.

The United States, Egypt's largest arms supplier, had over 40 companies present, alongside major firms from Britain, France and Germany, as well as Russia, China, India and Gulf monarchies.