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#IAI

#IsraelAerospaceIndustries

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is Israel’s largest aerospace and defense company, renowned for its advanced technologies across air, space, land, sea, cyber, and homeland security sectors.

Established in 1953 and headquartered in Lod, Israel, IAI is a state-owned enterprise employing approximately 15,000 people.

It serves both the Israeli Ministry of Defense and international clients, positioning itself as a global leader in defense and aerospace innovation .  

Core Capabilities and Products

IAI operates through several specialized divisions:

• Military Aircraft Group:

Focuses on fighter aircraft, helicopters, and aircraft upgrades.

• Systems, Missiles & Space Group:

Develops missile defense systems, satellites, and space launchers.

• ELTA Systems:

Specializes in radar systems, electronic warfare, and signal intelligence. 

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):

Produces UAVs like the Heron series, capable of long-endurance surveillance missions . 

• Commercial Aviation:

Offers services including aircraft maintenance, repair, and cargo conversions.

Financial Performance

In 2024, IAI reported record financial results: 

• Revenue: $6.1 billion, a 15.5% increase from the previous year. 

• Net Profit: $493 million, up 55% from 2023. 

• Order Backlog: $25 billion, indicating sustained demand for its products and services . 

The company is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, pending government approval. A plan to sell up to 49% of IAI’s shares was approved in 2020, potentially generating significant capital for the company . 

International Collaborations

IAI has engaged in notable international partnerships:

• Morocco:

Collaborated to establish a UAV production facility and signed a $1 billion deal to supply the Ofek 13 spy satellite . 

• Germany:

Agreed to supply the Arrow 3 missile defense system as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, marking Israel’s largest defense export deal . 

Technological Innovations

IAI continues to advance its technological offerings:

• Scorpius Electronic Warfare System: A next-generation system capable of disrupting communications and radar of various threats, including UAVs and missiles . 

• Arrow 3 Missile Defense: An exoatmospheric hypersonic anti-ballistic missile developed in collaboration with Boeing, designed to intercept ballistic missiles during their space-flight phase . 

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