France, June 2 -- "Only Israeli exhibitors presenting anti-ballistic and air defence systems are authorised," said Charles Beaudouin, president of COGES Events, responding to an Israeli defence ministry statement protesting the restrictions.

"This is a decision by the French government, by the Defence Council," Beaudouin added.

"There is no room for ambiguity: if an exhibitor is also a rocket manufacturer, they will not be allowed to display them. This ensures that no offensive weapons are present," he said. Logo of Eurosatory 2026, the French arms and defence show, June 2026.

The Israeli Ministry of Defence denounced the move in a statement saying it would "be unable to participate in the exhibition or establish a national pavilion."...