Israel vs. France: The Battle Over a $7 Billion Arms Deal

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The Barak MX air defense system of Israel Aerospace Industries has advanced to the final stage of a tender in Switzerland, worth about $7 billion. According to Globes and N12, it is competing against the French-made SAMP/T NG system. According to Globes, in the background, Macron continues to restrict the participation of Israeli companies in defense exhibitions in Paris.

According to Behadrei Haredim, the decision in the tender is expected to be announced later.