Israel Aerospace Industries

Israeli defense companies head to Marrakesh Air Show

Jerusalem is targeting Morocco’s growing defense market as it gains a foothold in North Africa

IAI's Barak MX air defense system
An IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) sign at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, February 3, 2026.

AI, jets, drones: IAI chairman Boaz Levy describes future battlefield, air force - interview

Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI

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

Max and Desiree Blankfeld.

Shaping the future of aerospace


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

A converted aircraft costs tens of millions of dollars, compared with more than $250 million for a new cargo aircraft of the same model directly from the production line.

Israel Aerospace Industries Airbus A330-300BDSF.

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

"That is a lot of money for a company," chairman Boaz Levy said in an interview with 103FM, adding that the situation could be solved by actions in the Defense and the Finance ministries.

Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI

After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm

The formal signing of the "Achilles Shield" deal is not only a commercial and diplomatic achievement for Israel, but it is also the final seal on a tectonic shift in Europe's defense landscape.

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

German Navy successfully completes trial of Israeli-made naval Lora ballistic missile

During the trial launches, the missile "was launched to its trajectory, navigated its course to the target, and hit it with utmost precision," IAI said in a press release.

A ship from which the test of IAI's Naval Lora ballistic missile, September 1, 2026.

Achilles Shield: Israel, Greece sign over NIS 10b. air defense deal against Turkey

The agreement, negotiated over three years, will become the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history.

Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

Chinese fighter jet based on Israeli design sold to Muslim-majority Uzbekistan

The Chinese J-10 is cheaper than the American F-16 and is marketed to countries that don't want to buy US-made fighter jets.

An experimental model of Israel Aerospace Industries' Lavi aircraft (left) and a Chinese J-10 fighter jet (right); Illustrative.

Israel seeking to lead intensifying international race over anti-satellite weaponry - analysis

Space warfare weapons are expected to threaten satellites and thus could also damage photography, communication, or any technology that is fundamentally dependent on space.

A satellite

Record results for IAI, but its biggest client isn't paying for the Arrow

IAI's backlog hit $35B and profits jumped 47%, but a Ministry-Treasury dispute created a NIS 2.4B negative cash flow. Chairman Levy warns of debt.

Arrow 2 system, July 29, 2004.

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

Autonomous AI-powered drone tech detects and reports fires, test launched by five-way partnership

As global warming and wildfires intensify, governmental and tech partners race to develop an AI-powered drone system that detects and reports fires within minutes.

Drone integrating VTOL & APUS 25 tech undergoes test flight.