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France Conceals Israeli Weapons Stands at Paris Air Show as Airbus Clinches Gulf Jet Deals

French authorities say they enforced a ban on offensive weapons under national security directives prompted by President Macron’s criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.

An Airbus logo is seen before the opening of the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A security personnel works to hide a graffiti reading "Behind these walls are the best defense systems used by many countries. These systems are protecting the state of Israel these days. The French government, in the name of discrimination is trying to hide them from you!", on a panel of the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Israeli Pavillon during the International Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Airport on June 16, 2025. (Mathieu RABECHAULT/AFP)
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Overview

  • France ordered black partition walls around pavilions of five Israeli defense firms to block the display of weapons it deemed “offensive.”
  • Israel’s defense ministry denounced the action as “outrageous and unprecedented,” accusing France of commercial motives and discrimination.
  • Airbus announced orders totaling 30 A320neo jets and 10 A350F freighters for Saudi leasing firm AviLease and 25 A350-1000 jets for Riyadh Air.
  • Boeing maintained a low-key presence at Le Bourget, focusing on customer support and the Air India crash investigation rather than announcing new contracts.
  • The air show remains overshadowed by regional strife following missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.