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  Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (IAI) - Israel
Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd. (IAI) is a state-owned company which engages in manufacture for defense system needs, manufacture for export, and construction of long-term infrastructure for domestic and export defense needs.
Israel Aircraft Industries was established in 1953 as Bedek Aviation Company, five years after the establishment of the State of Israel.
Israel Aircraft Industries' scope has expanded to include technologically sophisticated solutions for battle in the air, at sea or on land.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/israel/iai.htm   (400 words)

  
 israelinsider: diplomacy: Israeli weapons give Indias troops strategic advantage
Israel is considered the fifth largest exporter of weapons in the world.
In the past, Israel has sold ammunition, patrol boats and electronic warfare components to India's navy, and arms deals between the countries reportedly include the upgrading of 125 MIG aircraft in the Indian Air Force.
Israel is also cleared to supply 40,000 rounds of 155mm ammunition and another 30,000 rounds of 160mm mortar shells, the paper reported.
www.israelinsider.com /channels/diplomacy/articles/dip_0148.htm   (967 words)

  
 Military Industry - Israel
The development of a sophisticated defense industry inevitably led to exports, which today account for a majority of its revenues and allows the country's defense industry to compete against some of the largest companies in the world for foreign contracts, in addition to producing many of the arms needed for Israel's own defense.
The government-owned Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), founded as a maintenance facility in 1953, soon began developing and assembling a variety of its own aircraft, including the Kfir - a replacement for the Mirage - as well as the Arava and Nesher planes.
Israel's defense exports are coordinated and regulated through SIBAT - the Foreign Defense Assistance and Defense Export Organization - which is run by the Ministry of Defense.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/israel/industry.htm   (1752 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries Promotes Airship Concept
TEL AVIV — A division of Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. (IAI) specializing in missiles and command and control systems is promoting a new stratospheric airship concept that advocates say could give the firm’s satellite division a run for its money.
Israel’s Ministry of Defense is supporting the SPA concept in principle, primarily for early warning and missile defense missions.
According to Herzog, Israel’s Defense Ministry is particularly interested in the SPA’s ability to loiter over areas of interest for extended periods, a capability that low Earth orbiting satellites do not have.
www.space.com /spacenews/archive04/iaiarch_022404.html   (823 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Lavi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Israel has been embroiled in more wars in recent times than any other nation, with the result that Israeli pilots are very combat experienced, and most likely to know exactly what they want in a fighter, within the constrains of affordability.
Standard practice with high performance jet aircraft is to provide a second seat for conversion training by shoehorning it in, normally at the expense of fuel or avionics, or both.
In the spring of 1985, Israel was in an economic depression and the Lavi programme was almost cancelled.
www.csd.uwo.ca /~pettypi/elevon/baugher_other/lavi.html   (5311 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries F-21A Kfir
F-21A was the designation given to 25 Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir C.1 fighters that were leased by the US Navy and US Marine Corps from Israel for dissimilar air combat training.
Faced with a continuing threat from its Arab neighbors, Israel concluded that it could no longer be certain of a supply of combat aircraft from overseas, and decided that it had to manufacture combat aircraft on its own.
One of Israel's first efforts was the production by Israel Aircraft Industries of a copy of the Mirage 5, which was known as the Nesher (Eagle).
home.att.net /~jbaugher4/f21.html   (1511 words)

  
 Israel Missile Milestones - 1953-2005
May 1998: Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) announces an agreement with the Coleman Research Corporation to collaborate on the manufacture of small expendable satellite launch vehicles using technology developed for the Shavit.
December 2002: Israel Defense Forces conduct an exercise to test a new system to identify missiles and determine their projected strike locations while the missiles are still in the air.
The test, described as a success by Israel Defense Forces, is the fifth for the integrated Arrow Weapon System, which includes the "Green Pine" fire control radar, the "Yellow Citron" fire management system, the "Brown Nut" launch control center, and the Arrow launchers and missiles.
www.wisconsinproject.org /countries/israel/Israel-milestones2005.html   (1393 words)

  
 NTI: Country Overviews: Israel: Missile Chronology
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), the future developer of the Shavit rocket, is established.
Israel's request also specifies a system that could launch between four and eight missiles per hour in all weather from either a fixed or mobile launcher.
Israel conducts a test-flight of a Jericho-I missile at Ile du Levant.
www.nti.org /e_research/profiles/Israel/Missile/3571_3572.html   (1728 words)

  
 israelinsider: security: Israel readies Ofek spy satellite for launch
The $60 million project, developed by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), will replace Ofek-3, the spy satellite launched in 1995 that stopped functioning a year and a half ago after five years of service.
Israel's heavy investments in its space program reflect "the importance of maintaining a qualitative edge to offset the Arab advantage in numbers of weapons and troops," Prof.
Israel's reliance on reserve forces to augment a relatively small standing army "places a premium on early warning and real-time intelligence," Steinberg concluded.
www.israelinsider.com /channels/security/articles/sec_0268.htm   (568 words)

  
 NTI: Country Overviews: Israel: Missile Chronology
Israel tests launches a Jericho-I missile off the Israeli coast that lands 64km from the US Navy Aegis cruiser Anzio, which is en route to a joint exercise with the IDF.
Israel is reported to possess a 200kg nuclear warhead, containing 6kg of plutonium that could be mounted on cruise missiles.
According to Israeli Aircraft Industries, "the target trajectory demonstrated an operational scenario against the state of Israel and all the system components performed in their operational configuration." The target is air launched toward the Israeli coast.
www.nti.org /e_research/profiles/Israel/Missile/3571_5220.html   (1980 words)

  
 TheStreet.com: General Dynamics acquires Israel Aircraft Industries' Galaxy Aerospace
Israel Aircraft Industry has sold its Galaxy Aerospace Corporation subsidiary to General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) for $330 million in cash.
Both aircraft models will continue to be assembled by IAI and flown to Galaxy Aerospace's headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas in a "green" configuration; General Dynamics will design and install custom interiors and all optional equipment, according to a press statement released yesterday by General Dynamics.
With a larger family of aircraft, we will attract and retain a broader range of customers, providing them with entry, move-up, and add-on opportunities.
www.thestreet.com /tech/themarker/1412675.html   (471 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries Sa'ar
The upgrade programme was also inspired by the French embargo of weapon sales to Israel and Super Mystere no. 909 was the first aircraft to undergo the conversion, re-engined at an IAF maintenance unit at Tel-Nof.
The new aircraft were given a brown/tan/green livery, replacing the blue and brown scheme of their predecessors.
IAF aircraft encountered heavy anti aircraft fire on both fronts and four Sa'ars were lost on the first day alone, two from Egyptian fire, one on the Golan heights and one upon take off from Hazor.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Society_&_Culture/iafsaar.html   (908 words)

  
 Embassy of Israel in Washington DC
Between 1986 and 1998, he was Israel's chief representative to the U.S.-Israel Strategic Dialogue (JPMG).
Ivry twice served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Israel Aircraft Industries.
Ivry was born in Gedera, Israel in 1934.
www.israelemb.org /bios/Ivry/speeches/ivry.html   (394 words)

  
 Israel Aerospace Industries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Israel Aerospace Industries (Hebrew: התעשייה האווירית לישראל) or IAI (תע"א) is Israel's prime aerospace and aviation manufacturer, producing aerial systems for both military and civilian usage.
In addition to local construction of fighter aircraft, IAI also builds civil aircraft (for Gulfstream, on the G100/G150 and G200) and performs local maintenance of foreign-built military and civilian aircraft.
In 2003, Israel Aircraft Industries attempted to enter the VLJ (Very Light Jet) Market, by launching the Avocet ProJet, a 6-8 seat, high utilization air taxi, with a list price almost half the cost of the least expensive business jet available today.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Israel_Aircraft_Industries   (418 words)

  
 Arutz Sheva - Israel National News
Israel Aircraft Industries' (IAI) Malat Division demonstrated its cutting-edge ‘Bird Eye 500’ civilian mini-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in Holland yesterday, according to a report in Globes.
A demonstration of the Bird Eye 500’s capabilities took place at Israel Aviation Industry's local distributor in Holland, and included detection and tracking of vehicles and individuals – a capability that Israel has been using in its effort to eliminate terrorists.
IAI-Malat Division's micro and mini UAV family are a series of aircraft designed for tactical reconnaissance.
www.israelnationalnews.com /news.php3?id=64256   (244 words)

  
 MOSHE KERET, PRESIDENT, ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES
Furthermore, according to recent news, the Israel Ministry of Defense is also considering an order for a domestically produced defense communications satellite.
With $1.5 billion worth of defense programs, constituting 58% of its new contracts in 2000, IAI is the largest defense exporter in Israel, and one of the world's most diversified defense companies.
Aircraft and helicopter upgrading, missiles, UAVs for patrol, reconnaissance and assault missions, electronic components and naval weapon systems, all contributed to IAI's record sales tally for 2000.
www.aviationnow.com /shownews/01paris2/newsmk32.htm   (737 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-101 Arava
Named after a valley in Israel’s Negev dessert, the STOL transport Arava was intended to fulfil a variety of civil and military roles.
It was also offered in a VIP configuration for 12 passengers, as a flying clinic, and in versions for mapping, mining research, oil prospecting, rainmaking, bridge construction, and as a flying laboratories for agriculture and health ministries.
In all 90 Arava’s were build and delivered to Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Mexico, and Nicaragua, mostly used in the military role.
1000aircraftphotos.com /HistoryBriefs/IAI-Arava.htm   (392 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. Company Profile - News, Press Releases, Key Numbers & Summary
Israel Aircraft Industries' Elta Systems Group Backlog Reaches $2.4 Billion To Date; Sales for First Half of 2005 Increase 29%
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to Supply Jointly With Elbit Systems UAV Systems to The Turkish MOD; Contract Valued at $150 million
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) is flying high as one of Israel's largest companies.
www.smartbrief.com /news/aia/companyData.jsp?companyId=8931   (288 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries at the 2003 Paris Air Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Boeing 737 Multi-Mission Aircraft, Equipped with Missile Protection System Israel Aircraft Industries is celebrating its jubilee this year.
Prior to its arrival to the Paris Air Show, the aircraft performed a successful maiden flight on May 21, 2003, with all systems operating.
Potential customers will be able to observe the aircraft and be briefed on the systems capabilities onboard the aircraft at the Air Show.
www.ishitech.co.il /0703ar4.htm   (257 words)

  
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In 2005 Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) recorded a profit of USD 25 million – a 400 percent increase compared to 2004.
At the end of 2005, the state comptroller published a severe report against Israeli Aircraft Industries.
In the report, the comptroller exposed grave faults in the deal by which Alta, a daughter company of IAI, bought 30 percent of Elisra from the Koor Concern.
www.ynetnews.com /articles/0,7340,L-3237889,00.html   (393 words)

  
 Air Force Technology - MiG-21 2000 - Fighter Ground Attack
The Lahav Division of Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has developed the MiG-21 2000 upgraded fighter and ground attack version of the MiG-21 fighter aircraft.
The aircraft's original systems and components have been retained wherever mission effectiveness is not compromised.
The system works by measuring the pilot's line of sight relative to the aircraft, and transfers the information to the aircraft's sensors, avionics and weapon systems.
www.airforce-technology.com /projects/mig21/index.html   (723 words)

  
 World Tribune.com: Israeli firm nears completion of anti-missile system for airliners
TEL AVIV — Israel expects to complete development of its first missile warning system for civilian aircraft by the end of the year.
Officials said the key contractors were Israel Aircraft Industries and Israel Military Industries.
The state-owned Israel Military Industries has provided the chaffe and flare systems meant to deflect enemy missiles.
www.worldtribune.com /worldtribune/WTARC/2003/me_israel_05_12.html   (297 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries Kfir - Scramble
Maximum take-off weight is increased by 3,395 lb (1,540 kg), but combat radius and (more importantly) thrust-to-weight ratio are improved to a marked degree.
Kfir C2/TC2 aircraft were upgraded to C7/TC7 standard.
The latest upgrade is the Kfir C10 standard, the upgrade is developed for export.
www.scramble.nl /wiki/index.php?title=Israel_Aircraft_Industries_Kfir   (665 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industry
(IPS) The Israel Aircraft Industries, now celebrating its 50th year, contributed greatly to the defense of the embattled new State of Israel against neighboring Arab States, and worked closely with the Israeli Air Force (IAF) to meet its needs.
Over the years IAI has applied its skills and experience and has become a world leader in aircraft conversion and modernization programs, unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), communication programs and defense electronics.
Space is Israel's latest area of leadership, with the development of the OFEQ observation satellite, the AMOS communications satellite and the SHAVIT launcher.
www.israel-press-service.co.il /aircraft.htm   (103 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries chief at center of police graft probe - Haaretz - Israel News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Israel Aircraft Industries chief at center of police graft probe - Haaretz - Israel News
The president and CEO of Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Moshe Keret, is at the center of an investigation by the police International Crimes Investigation unit, it emerged on Monday.
Keret is expected to retire as head of the company in the spring after completing 20 years as CEO and accruing 50 years service in the firm.
www.haaretz.com /hasen/pages/ShArt.jhtml?itemNo=633582   (778 words)

  
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Israel Defense Forces carries out a successful test of Arrow anti-missile system; Arrow batteries intercept, destroy long range ballistic test missile in what army describes as most complicated maneuvers
Moreover, Congress has approved funding for the research and development of a new missile that will provide an answer to short-range missiles, which, according to Israeli and international intelligence sources, Hizbullah is in possession of.
The sum, which was approved by Congress in the framework of the Pentagon’s annual budget, is USD 150 million higher than that which the White House requested for joint security projects with Israel.
www.ynetnews.com /articles/0,7340,L-3189269,00.html   (364 words)

  
 Israel Aircraft Industries Information, Latest News, Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In recent months Israel and the United States have discussed the possibility of an Israel acquiring the American-made missile defense system THAAD, instead of developing a new generation of the indigenous Arrow defense missile.
The state-owned Israel Aircraft Industries has displayed a range of missiles and rockets offered to the military over the last year.
Elbit Systems, the largest non-government-owned defense contractor in Israel, has proposed a three-tier rocket and missile defense system to the Defense Ministry.
www.market-day.net /news/israel-aircraft-industries.php   (354 words)

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