Israel's largest aerospace and defense company, specializing in aircraft, UAVs, missiles, and defense systems.
| Founded | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇮🇱 Lod, Israel |
| Region | MIDEAST |
| Employees | 5K–10K |
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a state-owned enterprise and one of the world's leading aerospace and defense manufacturers. The company operates across multiple segments including aircraft production, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), air defense systems, and space technology.
IAI is known for developing advanced defense systems including the Heron and Searcher UAV families, air defense radars, and various missile systems. The company serves both Israeli defense forces and international customers.
Founded in 1953, IAI evolved from Israel's early aviation efforts and has grown to become a major global defense contractor with significant R&D capabilities and export operations.