Dozens of delegations and clients from across Europe visited Israeli defense industry booths on Monday as the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 opened in the UK, according to N12. Unlike the Paris exhibition in June, where French authorities restricted Israeli participation, the Israeli companies are presenting a full display including offensive systems.
The Farnborough International Airshow, one of the world's largest aerospace exhibitions, opened Monday with a strong Israeli presence. Israeli defense companies were initially restricted at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris in June, where French authorities blocked booths even after compliance (The Zioneer reported on June 15 and 18). The Berlin ILA air show in June saw a 15-firm Israeli delegation as exports hit a record high. The contrast at Farnborough reflects a return to normal participation for Israeli defense firms at major international exhibitions.
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