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Lunar lander for European Space Agency

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has partnered with Germany’s OHB System for a European Space Agency moon mission. IAI will provide a version of the lunar lander it helped develop for Israeli non-profit venture SpaceIL, which is preparing for a moon … Continue reading

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Huge contracts with Boeing

I reported previously (see here) on US Aerospace giant Boeing’s involvement in Israel. In a new agreement with State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries, Boeing plans to partner with IAI in contracts worth billions of shekels, relating to sales of its new … Continue reading

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Mentoring global aerospace startups

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is partnering with the US-based Starburst Ventures – a global aerospace startup incubator. IAI will take part in selecting the startups and offer mentoring, technological collaboration and investment to startups whose technology is applicable to IAI. … Continue reading

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IAI is on the acquisition flight path

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a buying program for cybersecurity companies. It has invested millions of dollars in Holland’s Inpedio BV and Hungary’s Cytrox. Esti Peshin, general manager of IAI’s Cyber Division, said IAI is planning further cybersecurity acquisitions. … Continue reading

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Boeing contracts for Israel

Boeing has awarded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) a new contract to build the empennage leading edges for the 777X, which will enter into service in 2020. IAI was also awarded an extension of its existing 777 contract and a strategic … Continue reading

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New lightweight satellites

Israel Aerospace Industries has built a new communications satellite, weighing only 1.5-2 tons – less than half a regular communications satellite. AMOS E will provide communications services including TV broadcasts and broadband Internet. IAI is also building 400kg EROS C. … Continue reading

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Israel Aerospace wins cyber security contracts

(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) has won two cyber-security contracts worth tens of millions of dollars.  IAI develops advanced cyber solutions for intelligence, protection, monitoring identification and accessibility. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-aerospace-industries-wins-cyber-security-deals-1000999272

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Swiss army decides which Israeli drones it wants

Israel’s Elbit Systems will supply its Hermes 900 HFE Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) to the Swiss Armed Forces. Elbit beat Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to the contract. IAI offered its Super Heron UAVs. The Swiss are replacing their aging ADS … Continue reading

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Israel to make wings for F-35

Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a long-term contract with US defense giant Lockheed Martin to produce wings for the F-35 next-generation fighter jet. State-owned IAI already manufactures the wings for the F-16 jet and the T-38. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-give-f-35s-wings/

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Israel’s next generation satellite

Israel’s Spacecom is to build the Amos 6 communications satellite for launching in 2015. Israel Aerospace Industries’ CEO said that Amos 6 will incorporate new technologies that represent a significant leap forward in the capabilities of IAI and the State … Continue reading

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