Israel Aerospace Industries

Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems

Elta, headquartered in Ashdod, is responsible for a wide range of advanced technologies, including the "Green Pine" radar system, Israel's high-power radar, and various interception systems.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.
Aerial view of the Technion Israel Institute of Technology.

Technion launches new aerospace prize to honor legends and trailblazers

 Arrow air defense system

Israel approves increased production of Arrow missile interceptors for second time this year

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defense Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Israel’s defense companies report record $80 billion backlog as global demand surges


Israel Aerospace Industries launches program to promote women in industry

IAI announced the start of a training program promoting women to CEO positions in the state defense industries.

 The opening ceremony for the women's CEO school of the state defense industry.

Controversial Wing of Zion aircraft completes successful test flights

The plane has cost Israeli taxpayers hundreds of millions of shekels as former prime ministers Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett refused to use it due to criticism.

 Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union chairman Yair Katz is seen ceremonially removing the "experimental" sticker on the Wings of Zion, Israel's answer to Air Force One.

IAI reveals 'Point Blank' missile that can be carried in a backpack

The missile uses electro-optical systems to collect surveillance information and can take off and land in a soldier's hand.

IAI's POINT BLANK missile

New Israeli satellite enters orbit after successful launch

The successful launch of the observation satellite is another milestone for the Israeli space and defense industry.

 The EROS-C3 satellite during lift off.

900 employees at risk of layoff from Pratt and Whitney Israeli subsidiary

The factory in Nahariya will be closed in 2025 and the company said that it was being done due to financial considerations, following ongoing losses of the factory.

 Students enter the 2012 Big Apple Job and Internship Fair at the Javits Center in New York, April 27, 2012. The job fair was organized specifically for students from the various City University of New York (CUNY) schools.

IAI reports ‘most profitable period in history of aerospace industry’

Furthermore, the company noted it has the highest quarterly order backlog in its history, totaling about $15.8 billion compared to $13.4 billion at the end of last year.

Arrow 3 311

Will Israel supply Germany with the 'Arrow-3' missile defense system?

Should Germany buy the system, it would mark the first time that it has been sold to another country.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets with CENTCOM commander General Michael Kurilla during a meeting at CENTCOM headquarters in Florida, August 26, 2022

Meet the real winners from the IDF's latest operation: Rafael, IAI

The success rate that shows the effectiveness of Iron Dome will accelerate negotiations with several countries for purchasing the system, especially several Gulf countries.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, on August 6, 2022.

IAI unveils STAR-X 3D naval radar, surveillance tech for offshore boats

The radar uses IAI's AESA (active electronic scanned array) for surveillance operations both in the air and on land is designed to be used by offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) and other small boats.

IAI STAR-X 3D radar

IAI extends lifespan of VENµS satellite

The satellite, which was originally intended to return to Earth, will instead continue its mission.

VENµS satellite