France enforces export rules limiting Israeli displays at Eurosatory defense show

Organizers at the Eurosatory defense exhibition in Paris erected temporary walls around some Israeli company booths and required others to remove weapons systems on June 15, 2026. The restrictions followed a French government directive limiting Israeli displays to air defense and anti-ballistic missile products.

" It said the companies had already complied with French demands by showing only defensive systems.

company responses Larger Israeli contractors kept their spaces open but displayed limited equipment. One company removed an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance system after organizers inspected the booth. Another displayed a directed energy air defense system while keeping other products off the floor.

Smaller firms had their entire stands boarded up. The affected companies produce tactical gear, electro-optical systems and fire control equipment. A company official at one of the larger Israeli firms told Breaking Defense the company is continuing scheduled meetings and planned announcements despite the display limits.

organizer statements Eurosatory organizers said certain stands were closed because they did not meet conditions set by French authorities. " Similar restrictions occurred at the 2025 Paris Air Show and during a 2024 court dispute over Israeli participation.

The French government has previously tied its policy to Israeli military operations in Gaza. An Elbit Systems executive said the company prepared for the limits in advance but still had to adjust its display. The Israeli Ministry of Defense statement said it would continue expanding defense exports despite the French measures.