Israel Becomes Only Seventh Nation to Orbit the Moon
The engineering teams of SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have performed the most critical maneuver yet in Beresheet’s journey to the moon – known as the “Lunar Capture.”
Time Capsule of Israeli Items to be Sent to Moon, Stay for Generations
SpaceIL, the first unmanned Israeli spacecraft that is due in early 2019 to be sent to the moon, will take a time capsule with significant Israeli objects within it. Since the spacecraft is not expected to return to Earth, its information is likely to remain in the moon indefinitely and may be found and viewed […]
IAI Seals $777 Million Defense Deal With Indian Government
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has won a $777 million deal with Indian government company BEL. As part of the deal, IAI will supply Barak 8 air defense systems to seven ships belonging to the Indian Navy.
Israel Aerospace Industries Revolutionizes Drone Remote Control via Satellite
With the new capability, the Herons can automatically land in remote runways located thousands of miles away.
IDF Enters ‘New Age of Arrow 3’ Space-Worthy Missile Interceptors
“Today, we delivered to the air force the first Arrow 3 interceptor, with interception capabilities that are much greater and can be done from much farther away than anything that we have now.”
Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Picks IDF Base for New Training Center
Israel’s Elbit Systems Ltd. has just won the tender to operate Lockheed Martin’s new F-35 training center, to be built in the Nevatim airbase in the Negev desert.
Chinese Firm Drops $285 Million on Israel’s SpaceCom Satellite Company
The Chinese telecommunications conglomerate Xinwei Telecom Technology Group is buying Israeli satellite operator SpaceCom for $285 million.
Israeli, American Defense Firms Working Together to Produce Adir F -35 Fighter
Since first signing with Lockheed Martin in 2010, the Defense Ministry has purchased $993 million in reciprocal procurement transactions.
Israel’s Air Defense to Iran: Be Afraid
Israelis can sleep easy at night, knowing their air defense capabilities will keep them safe from Iranian aggression.
IDF Looking to Buy Fleet of Suicide Drones
The Israel Defense Force (IDF) has expressed interest in obtaining a fleet of “suicide drones” developed by weapons manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).