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Guy Bar Lev Appointed CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries, Succeeding Boaz Levy

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Guy Bar Lev Appointed CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries, Succeeding Boaz Levy
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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 21, 2026

What happened

Guy Bar Lev has been named CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries, replacing Boaz Levy who becomes chairman. Bar Lev, with a strong military background and leadership of IAI's missile division, will lead the company through global challenges and growth opportunities.

  • 01Guy Bar Lev appointed CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries, succeeding Boaz Levy.
  • 02Levy moves to chairman role after serving as CEO and missile division head.
  • 03Bar Lev led IAI's missile and space division, securing a $6.5 billion Arrow-3 export deal to Germany.
  • 04Bar Lev has a military background as a Brigadier General and intelligence officer.
  • 05His appointment requires approval from Defense Minister Israel Katz and government committees.
  • 06Levy praised Bar Lev's leadership and the division's role in recent Israeli conflicts.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

WallaCenter · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Guy Bar Lev Appointed CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries, Succeeding Boaz Levy
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Guy Barlav Appointed CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries by Board Approval
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Guy Bar Lev Appointed CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries by Board
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Guy Bar Lev Appointed Next CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries

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