US EditionIsrael halts defense acquisitions from France
The ministry said it will replace French purchases with Israeli-made equipment and allied suppliers after citing hostile French policy and a 60% drop in export licenses.
- On Tuesday, Israeli Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram ordered an end to all government-to-government defense procurement from France, citing Paris's "hostile posture" toward Jerusalem while honoring existing contracts.
- Relations have deteriorated since October 7, 2023, with tensions peaking after French President Emmanuel Macron refused to allow U.S. aircraft to transit French airspace en route to Israel, an act one official called "the straw that broke the camel's back."
- France previously restricted Israeli participation in the 2025 Paris Air Show and Eurosatory, contributing to a roughly 60% drop in dual-use export licenses to Israel in 2024.
- Defence Minister Israel Katz issued the directive to shift toward domestic production and allied purchases, though private-sector deals remain unaffected by the procurement halt.
- This strategic shift aligns with an 18-month effort to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers amidst ongoing regional conflicts involving Iran and Hezbollah, as Israel continues to seek partnerships with stable nations.
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