Vietnam defies Eurosatory ban to meet Israeli defense cos
Senior Vietnamese officials met with companies that were allowed to exhibit at the French exhibition and some that were not, “Intelligence Online” reports
Assessment
Vietnam is signaling its willingness to bypass a French ban on Israeli firms at the Eurosatory defense exhibition, holding direct meetings with both permitted and excluded companies. This move underscores Hanoi's growing defense ties with Israel and its pragmatic approach to arms procurement, regardless of international restrictions. The next indicator will be whether Vietnam formalizes any contracts or public statements following these discreet discussions.