Israel will display its most sophisticated technology at the Paris Air Show opening at Le Bourget Airport next week, confirming its ranking among airport next week, confirming its ranking among he world’s top dozen military exporters.
The Israeli equipment will include electronics, avionics, advanced ordnance drones, unmanned ground equipment and specialized computers, all of which it hopes will fill their manufacturer’s order books.
Israel exports military equipment to the United States which has selected the Soltam company to produce its 120 mm. mortars Britain, France and Italy, and to countries throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.
According to unconfirmed reports, it is selling modern tanks and artillery to China.
But the including the biggest arms exporters, are showcasing their wares at what has become the most important annual exhibition of aviation-based high technology.
Israeli Defense Minister Yitzhak Rabin will be visiting Paris for the show and for talks with France’s Prime Minister Michel Rocard and defense Minister Jean-Pierre Chevenement.
Rabin is also scheduled to meet with leading industrialists and high-ranking military officers from France and other countries.
The commander of the Israel Air Force and the chief of military intelligence will attend the of Staff Gen. Dan Shomron, is staying home this year because of continuing unrest in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
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