The French government’s decision to ban Israeli companies and nationals from participating in the Eurosatory 2024 defense conference went mostly unnoticed in U.S. media. French courts reversed the ban – too late to be useful – but the controversial decision sent ripples through the global defense community. Israel’s defense tech is respected and admired around the world. Simone Ledeen will discuss how and why Israel is a vital partner in Western military preparedness and alliances and what Israel is learning even now in Gaza operations.
Simone Ledeen is former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East (DASD) and a Venture Partner at Texas Venture Partners.
