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Israeli Government Approves Elta-Air Industries Merger Ahead of Planned IPO

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Israeli Government Approves Elta-Air Industries Merger Ahead of Planned IPO
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By אודי עציון

First reported by Globes · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

The Israeli government approved merging Elta Systems into Israel Aerospace Industries to streamline operations ahead of IAI's planned Nasdaq and Tel Aviv IPO. The merger will integrate Elta fully into IAI, enhancing efficiency without major organizational changes. IAI is valued at about 100 billion shekels with strong projected sales and profits by 2025.

  • 01Israeli government approves Elta Systems' merger into Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
  • 02Merger aims to streamline operations ahead of IAI's planned Nasdaq and Tel Aviv IPO.
  • 03IAI valued at approximately 100 billion shekels with projected $7.8 billion sales in 2025.
  • 04Elta will cease as a separate legal entity but remain a division within IAI.
  • 05The merger reduces bureaucracy and speeds up deal approvals and sales proposals.
  • 06Process coordinated with employee representatives, no major organizational changes expected.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsIsrael Aerospace Industries, Elta Systems, Government Companies Authority
PlacesAshdod, Beersheba, Israel, Nasdaq, Tel Aviv

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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 6, 2026
Israeli Government Approves Elta-Air Industries Merger Ahead of Planned IPO
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 5, 2026
Israeli Government Approves Elta Aerospace Merger Into Israel Aerospace Industries

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