Five Israeli companies participated today in the prestigious Euronaval exhibition, which opened in France, five days after the Paris Commercial Court overturned the French government’s decision to ban Israeli companies from participating in the event, following a petition filed by the Israel Manufacturers Association, Israel Shipyards, and the Chamber of Commerce. Israeli French. The companies participating in the exhibition are: Israel Shipyards (TASE: ISHI), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Orbit Technologies (TASE: ORBI), DSIT Solutions, and Orca AI.
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At the exhibition, the Israeli shipyards company unveils the 20-meter-long Mini-Shaldag fast patrol vessel for the protection of coasts and naval forces on rivers and lakes. This is a new high-speed ship that can operate in shallow waters and has advanced communications, detection and weapons systems installed.
The Israeli shipyard company is also unveiling its new S80 combat ship, which will enter service with the Israeli Navy in the coming years and is designed for complex operations on the high seas.
Rafael offers the Typhoon naval remote weapon system, which can intercept drones.
Orbit provides a small satellite antenna weighing only 10 kilograms for submarines and communications systems for fast ships.
At the opening ceremony of the Israeli Shipyards Pavilion at the Paris Expo, Manufacturers Association President Dr. Ron Tomer said: “The French government has tried again, for the second time, to prevent Israeli companies from participating in a strategic defense exhibition, while discriminating against them.” For the benefit of the other companies involved, we have proven that we cannot be defeated, and we will not allow them to push us down and exclude us without fighting, and the truth is that we have already succeeded twice in reversing these shameful decisions, both at the international level and at the global level. Eurosatory a few months ago and now at Euronaval.”
Eitan Zucker, CEO of Israel Shipyards, added: “Since the decision to allow the participation of Israeli companies, we have received many requests from representatives from all over the world to come to meetings at the Israel Shipyards pavilion. Regardless of politics, representatives of various navies They know how to appreciate the quality of advanced ships manufactured in Israel.”
Published by Globes, Israel Business News – en.globes.co.il – on November 4, 2024.
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