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תדלוק אווירי מטוסי קרב במהלך המבצע הצבאי מול איראן

IAI nears $900 million India deal for six aerial refueling aircraft

01.11.26|Yuval Azulay

The proposed agreement would see six Boeing 767 passenger planes converted into tankers, with at least 30% of the work carried out by Indian companies.

הביתן של אלביט שנחסם ב סלון האווירי ב פריז

Paris Air Show tells Israeli defense companies there is no room for them

30.10.26|Yuval Azulay

IAI, Rafael and Elbit have participated in the exhibition for decades, but organizers say all available space is booked. Israeli officials see the move as another attempt to shut the country’s defense industry out of French arms fairs.

Switzerland weighs Israeli air defense system as Patriot delays complicate procurement

29.10.26|CTech

Bern has narrowed its options for an additional long-range system to Israel’s Barak MX and France’s SAMP/T NG, but says it cannot abandon its U.S. Patriot order without an alternative. The final decision will depend on further assessments and a parliamentary funding debate.

צוללת אוטונומית BlueWhale של תעשייה אווירית

Israel’s defense firms face new restrictions at major French arms show

29.10.26|Yuval Azulay

Israeli companies at Euronaval will be limited to displaying air defense and missile interception systems, while Israeli government officials have been barred from attending.

IAI folds Iron Dome and Arrow radar maker Elta into core business ahead of 2027 share offering

28.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The restructuring will eliminate overlapping administrative structures and bring Elta’s roughly 4,500 employees into IAI, while allowing the state-owned defense group to market its radar systems as part of a broader portfolio. Elta generated $2.2 billion in sales in 2025, about a quarter of IAI’s total revenue.

IAI subsidiary loses patent fight over secure smartphone technology

28.10.26|Tomer Ganon, Yuval Azulay

Elta’s patent for upgrading commercial smartphones for classified military use has been revoked after a challenge by High-Sec. The adjudicator concluded that combining previously known components did not qualify for patent protection.

Israel’s weapons remain in demand, but politics may decide who buys them

27.10.26|Yuval Azulay

Foreign militaries continue to show interest in Israeli defense systems, yet political leaders must weigh procurement decisions against public opposition to Israel. Long-term contracts and local manufacturing partnerships could help sustain cooperation, but their future is less certain as governments change.

Israel Aerospace Industries wins temporary reprieve in capital market standoff

25.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The Securities Authority has pushed back the maturity of IAI’s sole outstanding bond series until April 2027. The underlying dispute over disclosure of sensitive information remains unresolved.

Arrow developer IAI has six weeks to resolve IPO crisis

18.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The state-owned defense contractor is racing to resolve a dispute over disclosure of classified activities before a deadline that could jeopardize its status as a reporting company. IAI is preparing to sell at least 20% of its shares at a targeted valuation of $33 billion.

Israeli drone packs a machine gun, 200 rounds and three hours of flight time

15.10.26|CTech

IAI and SIG SAUER have completed a firing test of the FIRE STORM 250, which can identify targets from the air while leaving firing decisions to a human operator.

מיירט טילים היפרסוניים מערכת יירוט טילים קלע חד מתוצרת רפאל

Israel’s hypersonic interceptor goes public as the U.S. and Iran race to develop advanced missiles

14.10.26|CTech

Rafael has displayed a full-scale model of Sky Sonic, more than three years after announcing the project. The unveiling comes as Washington invests billions in offensive hypersonic weapons and broader missile defenses, while Russia helps Iran develop supersonic cruise missile technology.

After years under wraps, Rafael’s secretive hypersonic interceptor steps into the spotlight

13.10.26|Yuval Azulay

A full-scale model of Sky Sonic is on display at AUSA in Washington, where Israeli defense companies are seeking to deepen their presence in the U.S. market.

IAI unveils interceptor drones designed to take down hostile aircraft without explosives

12.10.26|CTech

The new HawkGuard system combines radar, electro-optical sensors and AI-enabled command and control to detect and track threats before using interceptor drones to destroy them through direct impact. IAI says the system has completed a series of successful tests but has not disclosed detailed performance figures.

IAI unveils mobile radar system designed to spot low-flying threats

11.10.26|CTech

POINT@AIR combines long-range radar detection with an elevated, mobile platform designed to provide persistent 360-degree surveillance. Based on IAI’s ELM-2083 radar family, the system is designed to track aerial, maritime and ground targets without requiring permanent infrastructure.

IAI nears deal to sell LORA ballistic missiles to Morocco

08.10.26|Yuval Azulay

Calcalist has learned that negotiations are at an advanced stage as Morocco expands its long-range strike capabilities amid a growing military rivalry with Algeria.

מימין שיגור טיל לורה מספינה ו IWI רובי סער ערד של מפעלי נשק ישראל

Israel’s weapons makers brace for a ripple effect from European sanctions

04.10.26|Yuval Azulay

The UK and other countries are tightening restrictions, while Israeli defense officials fear foreign manufacturers could become increasingly cautious about doing business with Israeli companies.

“They condemn Israel publicly while quietly acquiring our air defense systems”

04.10.26|Yuval Azulay

Israel is ramping up domestic weapons production as European governments tighten restrictions on trade with Israel, but defense companies warn that achieving even partial self-sufficiency will take years and billions of shekels.

IAI and Elbit win $127 million in new U.S. Navy contracts

27.09.26|CTech

The awards cover missile canisters and survival radios, with work taking place in Israeli and U.S. facilities

Secretive Arrow missile maker Tomer plans $100 million debt raise

27.09.26|Yuval Azulay

The state-owned company is preparing to tap institutional investors as it expands production and targets $600 million in sales by 2030.

Israeli defense giants head to Marrakech as Morocco deepens military ties

25.09.26|CTech

IAI, Elbit, Rafael, Xtend and Uvision will showcase drones, air defense, precision weapons and satellite technologies at the October airshow.