The French government has filed an appeal against a court ruling that allowed Israeli companies to participate in defense exhibitions, including the prestigious Paris Air Show. The move aims to block Israeli firms from future defense events. The appeal challenges the administrative court's authority to decide on French government policy. The court's earlier decision had overturned a prohibition on Israeli companies exhibiting at events such as the recent Euronaval maritime defense show. The Manufacturers Association of Israel has announced that it will continue to fight the French government's efforts to exclude Israeli companies.