About 45% of the show will be dedicated to defense and security, a “strong increase” from the previous event in 2023, the organizers said.

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PARIS—The Israeli Defense Ministry has given the green light for the country’s defense industry to participate in the Paris Air Show despite the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Both defense industry and defense export agency pavilions will be open, officials said June 15.

The countries largest aerospace firm, Israel Aerospace Industries, on Friday announced the cancellation of a Monday briefing by CEO Boaz Levy.

Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 electric aircraft is at the Paris Air Show en route to Norway where it will be delivered to launch customer Bristow. © AIN/Charles Alcock

Scale models of Chinese military aircraft are on display at the booth of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in preparation for the 55th Paris Air Show, which runs from June 16 to 22, 2025 in Paris, France. Photo: Screenshot from the official WeChat account of AVIC

Europe also plans to make or acquire drones to fly alongside its fighter jets, similar to the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Paris will see the international debut of full-scale versions of CCAs by General Atomics and Anduril, which both hope to eventually sell the drones abroad.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will fly to France to attend the 55th International Paris Air Show as part of a trade and business development mission.

PARIS—The ICAO Secretary General will hold high-level discussions during the Paris Air Show with industry and civil aviation authorities on topics including safety, security and sustainability.