Israel Aerospace Industries

No. 33: Boaz Levy: Engineering Israel’s defense future

As one of the country’s leading aerospace engineers, Levy’s work has been central to the development of the Arrow missile-defense system that today protects Israel from long-range threats.

Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI
Max and Desiree Blankfeld.

Shaping the future of aerospace

Israel Aerospace Industries Airbus A330-300BDSF.

Israel Aerospace Industries' first cargo-converted Airbus aircraft completes first flight

Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI

IAI chairman says Defense Ministry debt stands close to NIS 6 b., warns about keeping up production


WATCH: IAI launches Dror-1 satellite with SpaceX's help, toward orbit 36,000 km. above Earth

The satellite covers a distance of 3 km per second, and the first part of the flight lasts 3 minutes and 42 seconds. 

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

WATCH: IDF successfully intercepts drone with Barak missile defense system

Developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with IAI, the MRSAM system provides advanced protection against various aerial threats.

 The Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile system.

Can Israel Aerospace Industries secure a spot in Trump’s 'Golden Dome' missile shield?

IAI officials expressed hope for Israel's chances, noting that Arrow missile defense systems have defended against more ballistic missile targets than any other system.

 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks as he makes an announcement with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) regarding the Golden Dome missile defense shield, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 20, 2025.

Israeli companies sold millions in weapons, equipment to Qatar, Netanyahu approved deals

In order to make the sales, the companies were required to get approval from the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry, and the prime minister.

 (Illustrative) Benjamin Netanyhau seen with the flag and currency of the State of Qatar.

India to receive new fighter jet with Israeli tech after Pakistan conflict

The Tejas is equipped with AESA (active electronic scanned array) technology made by Elta, a subsidiary of IAI, replacing an earlier Israeli radar. 

HAL Tejas MK1A.

IAI successfully tests Barak missile system in India

The missiles successfully intercepted their targets, achieving direct hits and neutralizing the threats, demonstrating the system's operational capability.

 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully completed a series of tests on the Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) system in India.

How is Israel's autonomous 'RobDozer' revolutionizing combat engineering?

IAI: “The RobDozer is operational and combat-proven, having carried out fully robotic combat missions, drastically reducing the risk to troops."

 IAI's new autonomous bulldozer, the 'RobDozer'.

SQLink celebrates 30 years with a 4,000-guest Purim party

SQLink’s 30th anniversary Purim party brought 4,000 guests to a 90s-themed celebration at Expo Tel Aviv.

 Singer Hanan Ben Ari and Tamir Goren, founder and CEO of SQLink Group .

Israel suggests Arrow defense for US 'Golden Dome' initiative

Israeli defense officials see an opportunity to strengthen their long-standing missile defense collaboration with the United States.

 Boaz Levy, CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Israel's new 'Gabriel 5' sea-to-sea missile makes first navy test debut

"The operational test launch was a remarkable success and provides the Israeli Navy with greater operational freedom," said Brig.-Gen. Almakias.

  IDF runs successful tests on new naval Iron Dome system on May 29, 2023.