Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a major Israeli defense contractor specializing in aerospace, unmanned systems, and advanced defense technologies.
| Founded | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇮🇱 Ramat Hasharon, Israel |
| Region | MIDEAST |
| Employees | 5K–10K |
IAI is one of Israel's largest defense companies, with significant expertise in UAVs, missiles, radar systems, and electronic warfare. The company operates under Israeli Ministry of Defense oversight and serves both domestic and international markets.
IAI is known for developing advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, including the Heron and Searcher series, as well as air defense systems and intelligence gathering platforms.
IAI was established in 1953 and has grown to become a cornerstone of Israel's defense industrial base, developing numerous indigenous weapons systems and UAVs that have seen operational use.