Israel Aerospace Industries

Shaping the future of aerospace

The Technion calls for nominations for the newly established Max and Desiree Blankfeld Prize for Transformative Innovation in Aerospace.

Max and Desiree Blankfeld.
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

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

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


Israeli defense giants climb int'l ranks, record double-digit revenue growth in 2024, report says

The three Israeli firms listed in SIPRI’s Top 100 arms producers report increased their combined arms revenues by 16% from 2023 to $16.2 billion. 

View of the closed Elbit Systems stand after the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow have been shut down by organizers during the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 16, 2025.

Israel must expand beyond defense in order to win in space - opinion

Indigenous launch capability is rare. A strategic decision can turn it into economic power.

 The Gaia Space Telescope.

From Israel to German special forces: A new and surprising customer for Zibar

Rare move: The German army chose an off-road vehicle from Beersheba. Israel Aerospace Industries will supply 200 units designed by Ido Cohen, also used by the IDF.

The military Zibar. Also purchased by the IDF.

IAI unveils LAHAT ALPHA, next-gen anti-tank missile for extended ranges

LAHAT ALPHA builds on the vast operational experience of LAHAT, deployed globally with numerous customers, including the IDF

Lahat Alpha

No. 13: Boaz Levy: CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries

Under Boaz Levy’s stewardship, IAI has reached record profitability, with its order backlog surpassing NIS 25 billion for the year 2024.

Boaz Levy.

Cyprus’s procurement of Israeli air defense angers Turkey

Cyprus’s purchase of the Israeli-made Barak MX air defense system could destabilize the divided island’s “fragile balance,” leading to “dangerous consequences,” Turkish officials said.

Israeli air defense system.

Ofek 19 satellite passes the test: First successful images received

The image test is an important step towards the satellite's operational deployment.

Ofek 19 satellite being launched into space

Following the launch of Ofek 19: Everything you wanted to know about satellites

This week, Israel launched a satellite, joining 13 countries with space capabilities. How satellites reach orbit, avoid collisions, and what they can do are explored.

Launch of Ofek 19 Satellite

Tune into today's top stories: Marco Rubio lands in Israel, Egypt pushes Arab military force

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette Dousdebes arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Lod, Israel, September 14, 2025.

Finland deploys Israeli Gabriel-5 missile, boosting Baltic naval power

Designed in Israel and packed with stealth, precision, and firepower, the Gabriel missile system marks a major shift in regional defense strategy, especially as tensions simmer with Russia.

Gabriel-5 missile