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Israel Aerospace Industries' first cargo-converted Airbus aircraft completes first flight

A converted aircraft costs tens of millions of dollars, compared with more than $250 million for a new cargo aircraft of the same model directly from the production line.

Israel Aerospace Industries Airbus A330-300BDSF.
Boaz Levy, CEO of IAI

IAI chairman says Defense Ministry debt stands close to NIS 6 b., warns about keeping up production

A ship from which the test of IAI's Naval Lora ballistic missile, September 1, 2026.

German Navy successfully completes trial of Israeli-made naval Lora ballistic missile

An experimental model of Israel Aerospace Industries' Lavi aircraft (left) and a Chinese J-10 fighter jet (right); Illustrative.

Chinese fighter jet based on Israeli design sold to Muslim-majority Uzbekistan


Israel Aerospace Industries names former IDF Brig-Gen. as new CEO, pending gov't approval

Brig.-Gen. (Ret.) Guy Barlev has served as IAI's executive vice-president since 2020 and has been in charge of the company's Systems Missiles & Space Group division.

An IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) sign at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre, in Singapore, February 3, 2026.

Israel approves defense merger for Israel Aerospace Industries, Elta ahead of massive IPO

According to the Government Companies Authority's valuations, IAI could be listed at a valuation of 100 billion shekels, following a surge in 2025 sales to 7.8 billion dollars.

The IAI, Israel Aerospace Industries company logo is displayed during the Security Equipment International (DSEI) at London Excel on September 09, 2025 in London, England.

Shay Gal launches line of state

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Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI

Sri Lanka is upgrading the five Kfir jets that it has under a $50 million deal with IAI. The planes received an advanced cockpit, a new mission computer, and additional avionics improvements.

Israeli-made Kfir fighter jets.

Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany

The latest deal will focus on advancing technological capabilities while simultaneously strengthening the strategic ties between Germany and Israel, Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, said in a statement.

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

IAI reveals new DIAMOND Concept to upgrade naval fleets without the need to build new ships

Further, all the systems are based on a standard container configuration and can be deployed, replaced, or reconfigured “within a matter of hours” if the situation calls for it.

Israel Aerospace Industries' new Diamond Concept.

Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones

Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.

Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems

Elta, headquartered in Ashdod, is responsible for a wide range of advanced technologies, including the "Green Pine" radar system, Israel's high-power radar, and various interception systems.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Israel brings in 1,000 tons of weapons in 10 days as Iran fighting intensifies

Approximately 50 cargo aircraft carrying over 1,000 tons of weaponry, military equipment, and various types of munitions have landed in Israel over the past 10 days

Tons of military equipment have landed in Israel since Operation Roaring Lion began

India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer

This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East war, in which Israeli air-defense systems proved their worth as never before, and of the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv at the start of Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.