Defense Minister Gallant inaugurates Israeli pavilion at Paris Air Show

The Defense Ministry has inaugurated Israel’s national pavilion at the 2023 Paris Air Show, where it will present a wide array of defense companies and their technologies.

The exhibition, held every other year, is considered one of the largest and most important in the world, with over 2,500 companies and 150,000 officials exhibiting their latest products.

Seventeen Israeli companies will be displaying their technologies at the show, in the fields of air defense systems, drones, radar and laser technologies, missile warning systems, and command and control solutions, according to a statement by SIBAT, the International Defense Cooperation Directorate at the Defense Ministry.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel is constantly developing new military technologies to counter Iran.

“Israel’s ability to face threats is determined by the dedicated individuals who tirelessly work to develop state-of-the-art technology. This ongoing and highly challenging battle of intellect mostly takes place behind the scenes. In recent years, this intellectual contest has been gaining momentum, and I can confidently affirm that Israel surpasses its adversaries in both defensive and offensive capabilities,” Gallant says.

“Iran is closer than ever to gaining military-nuclear capabilities, and it is conducting a war of attrition against us by engaging in proxy terrorism. This clear strategy aims to destabilize not only the region but also the world. In response to Iran’s efforts, the Israeli defense establishment is working to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, utilizing all the resources at our disposal,” he adds.