Overview

• The DSEI defence exhibition remains scheduled for September 9–12 at ExCeL London, organised by Clarion Defence & Security.
• The UK government has confirmed it will not invite an official Israeli government delegation to this year’s show.
• Private Israeli defence firms, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries and Uvision, are still permitted to exhibit.
• Green Party London Assembly members joined protests near the venue as activists camped in Docklands to oppose the event.
• Organisers and the venue plan to proceed as industry figures dismiss Khan’s call, and Israel’s Defence Ministry labels the UK restrictions discriminatory.