Israel Aerospace Industries

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a state-owned company that manufactures products in the aerospace and aviation sectors.

The company is most well-known for their wide range of military equipment, producing and servicing a variety of drones, missiles, aircraft, and more. IAI also boasts a range of space hardware, including the EROS and Ofek satellites. 

Despite the numerous military-centric products, which are made for the IDF and sometimes sold to foreign nations, IAI also has a number of products made for civilians, most famously the Gulfstream business jets. 

The company is based in Lod and its current CEO is Boaz Levy.

Should Israel risk security to share its cyber technology with the rest of the world? - opinion

The world needs Israeli cyber technologies - the challenge is to find the right balance between realizing economic potential and maintaining national security.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli using security programs on a computer.
 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

Israel's battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

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

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

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

WATCH: IDF successfully intercepts drone with Barak missile defense 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.

'Israel must lead technologically'; says Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy

IAI CEO Boaz Levy briefed committee members on the company’s extensive efforts since the outbreak of the war on October 7.

 “The finest minds are here, driven by Zionism and a daily sense of mission."

Slovakia to purchase Israel's Barak MX air defense system for €560 million

The Israeli-manufactured air defense system will be sold to Slovakia to add to its defense infrastructure.

 Barak MX Launcher

First Israeli-built quantum computer now in operation

First Israeli superconductor-based quantum computer supporting defense and civilian applications is now operational.

 Illustrative image of a circuit board