Israel Aerospace Industries

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
Drone integrating VTOL & APUS 25 tech undergoes test flight.

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

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif (C) arrives at the Parliament House in Islamabad on June 10, 2025, before the presentation of the country's federal budget.

Pakistani defense minister warns Islamabad of Israel-India military partnership

Firefighters work at the site of a household item shopping mall which was hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Sumy, Ukraine in this handout picture released July 21, 2026.

Europe turns to Israeli air defenses amid rising Russian drone incursions


'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

German navy successfully tests Israeli BlueWhale drone sub as Baltic risks escalate

The evaluation was conducted in the Baltic Sea by a 5.5-ton submarine equipped with a telescopic mast with radar and electro-optic systems.

 The autonomous unmanned BlueWhale submarine.

Amir Peretz leaves IAI leadership role after near-decade of contributions

Peretz bolstered IAI’s presence by establishing a visitors’ center in Washington, DC, and launching a new center for technological innovation; fostering American youth’s interest in aerospace. 

 Amir Peretz and IAI CEO Boaz Levy. March 14, 2023.

IAI net income spikes by 74% to $416m.

Israel Aerospace Industries reports record-breaking performance with $416 million in net income and a $25 billion order backlog in 2024's first nine months.


IAI and Azerbaijan’s IDDA highlight sustainable innovation at COP29

IAI is an aerospace and defense company and is one of Israel's largest technology employers. IDDA is an initiative from the Azerbaijani Ministry of Digital Development and Transport. 

 IAI representative Dani Paslev presents at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 16.

 Israel Aerospace Industries Launches- IAI Catalyst

The first Accelerator program in IAI’s US Innovation Center.


Gaining exposure at IAI

Shay Gal, VP of external relations, explains the importance of media coverage.

 Shay Gal, VP of external relations, at Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

No. 27: Amir Peretz: The father of Israel's air defense system

Amir Peretz influence in Israel's defense ministry and in the country's security doctrine remains to be significant, despite his new focus being on chairing the Israel Aerospace Industries.

 Amir Peretz.