Israel Aerospace Industries
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Israel Aerospace Industries, translated into English and compared across sources. 20 recent stories.
Israel Aims to Build Offensive Military Capabilities in Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is pursuing offensive military capabilities in space, beyond its current satellite use. He said the goal is to strengthen deterrence and g…
NASA selects Israeli satellite-imaging firm for commercial data contract
ImageSat International has signed a two-and-a-half-year framework deal with NASA to supply satellite imagery from its EROS and RUNNER systems. NASA said the broader commercial-dat…
Turkish Drone Maker to Fund Scholarships for Palestinian Students
Baykar, Turkey’s biggest drone maker, signed an agreement to fund scholarships for Palestinian students studying in Turkey. The article also reports a surge in Indian defense expo…
Report: Former senior ministers discuss joining Gideon Sa'ar's new party
Gilad Erdan resigned as chairman of Israel Aerospace Industries and is now exploring a new political party. Reports say he, Yuli Edelstein and Ayelet Shaked have held advanced tal…
Can the Air Force’s aging Boeing 707 tankers keep flying until 100?
Israel’s old Boeing 707 tanker fleet was crucial to the Air Force’s strikes on Iran, even as the first new KC-46 arrived at Nevatim. Commanders say the aging aircraft can likely k…
State Companies Authority Plans Performance Reviews for Government Directors
Israel’s State Companies Authority is preparing a new internal system to assess the performance of directors in government-owned companies. The reviews will be used to help judge…
Israel's defense exports hit a record as Asia-Pacific becomes the fastest-growing market
Israel’s defense exports hit about $19.2 billion in 2025, led by fast growth in Asia-Pacific. India remains the top customer, but Vietnam, Japan, South Korea and Australia are eme…
Bagera Chairman Says Israel Should Back Small Defense Firms, Not Privatize Its Giants
At EY’s M&A conference, Bagera Systems chairman Yaron Mizrahi argued Israel should support small defense firms instead of privatizing state giants. He said Bagera’s June 5 IPO was…
Government Moves Toward Three State-Company Mergers, with More Still Under Review
Israel’s cabinet is set to consider a plan to merge three state companies into three others, led by the Elta-IAI and Cross Israel-Netivei Ayalon deals. Officials say the mergers a…
Israeli State Delegation to Visit Nasdaq to Explore Defense Company Listings
A state delegation led by Maayan Harel will visit Nasdaq next month to examine IPO options for Israeli defense firms, including dual listings in New York and Tel Aviv. The trip co…
Germany Eyes Major Deal With Secretive Israeli Missile Startup After Trump Scrapped Tomahawk Plan
Germany is considering buying long-range cruise missiles from Covenant Technologies, a secretive Israeli startup, as an alternative to U.S. Tomahawks. Berlin wants the missiles by…
Israeli agencies review Chinese vehicle purchases after security concerns
After the IDF, Elbit Systems, and the police moved to limit Chinese-made vehicles over security concerns, more Israeli state-owned companies are reviewing their fleets. Israel Ele…
French authorities tighten restrictions on Israeli exhibitors at Paris arms fair
French organizers of Eurosatory 2026 in Paris closed or restricted several Israeli companies’ booths and revoked some exhibitor access. Israeli executives and Israel’s ambassador…
Israel’s defense sector phases out Chinese cars over security concerns and U.S. pressure
Israel’s defense establishment is ending the use of Chinese-made cars in its fleets over security concerns and U.S. pressure. Rafael and Elbit are joining Israel Aerospace Industr…
Israeli Kfir Fighter Returns to Service Abroad After Decades
Sri Lanka has returned an upgraded Kfir fighter to flight, extending the life of the Israeli jet decades after production ended. The aircraft still serves in Colombia and the Unit…
Aviation historian and former military reporter Dani Shalom dies at 79 after illness
Dani Shalom, a leading Israeli aviation historian, former Hatzofeh reporter and aviation writer, died Saturday at 79 after an illness. He was known for 20 books, a magazine he fou…
From No Math Credits to Leading Israel’s Higher-Education System
Dr. Maya Logsi, now head of Israel’s Council for Higher Education, rose from an Ashdod childhood without math matriculation to the top of the academic system. She is steering the…
After IAI and the IDF, Elbit Also Removes Chinese Cars From Its Leasing Fleet
Elbit Systems has stopped allowing employees to choose Chinese-made cars for company leasing, joining the IDF, Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael in excluding Chinese vehicles…
Decades After Its Maiden Flight, Upgraded Kfir Jet Flies in Sri Lanka
An upgraded Kfir fighter jet completed a successful test flight in Sri Lanka after a major overhaul by Israel Aerospace Industries. The remaining Kfir aircraft in Sri Lankan servi…
Israel Aerospace Industries Wins Three Israel Defense Prizes
Israel Aerospace Industries won three of the five Israel Defense Prizes at a ceremony held Wednesday at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The awards recognized projects in s…
