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Israel’s national communications satellite

Posted on January 19, 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) will develop and build Israel’s national communication satellite, “Dror 1”. The deal with the Israeli Government is worth $190 million and is intended to fulfill the country’s satellite communication needs for the next 15 years. … Continue reading →

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Philippines buys Israeli-built jet

Posted on October 27, 2019

The Philippines new $38.7 million Gulfstream G280 Presidential plane was developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries.  The Philippine government considers the plane “a necessary component of its modernization program” and not solely for use by President Duterte. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3771890,00.html

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US firm buys Israeli satellites

Posted on December 2, 2018

US-based XpressSAR has bought a constellation of up to four TecSAR synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites from Israel Aerospace Industries. Launching in 2022, XpressSAR will use them to monitor harbors, airfields, active volcanoes, spreading floods, oil spills and ship traffic. … Continue reading →

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All-Israeli partnership for satellite tugboat

Posted on September 25, 2018

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Effective Space Solutions (ESS) and its proposed tugboat solution for extending the life of space satellites. Now Effective Space has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries in the tugboat (now named SPACE DRONETM) development. … Continue reading →

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Germany leases Israeli drones worth $1.18 billion

Posted on June 17, 2018

The German army is to lease seven of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) newest Heron-TP surveillance drones for nine years. The €1 billion ($1.18 billion) deal includes training, logistics, infrastructure, project management, operational support and maintenance. https://worldisraelnews.com/germany-leases-israeli-uavs-for-1-18-billion/

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Mentoring global aerospace startups

Posted on March 10, 2018

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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Wizz Air planes to be Israeli maintained

Posted on October 29, 2017

The Bedek Aviation subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries is to perform maintenance and provide technical services to Wizz Air. The Hungarian low-cost airline flies from Tel Aviv to 17 European destinations, including London Luton. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-aerospace-signs-deal-to-maintain-wizz-air-aircraft-1001207541

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Israel’s Heron completes first mission for Germany in Mali

Posted on December 4, 2016

Germany is currently in charge of the UN peacekeeping intelligence unit in Mali and successfully completed its first mission using an Israeli-made Heron 1 drone. Germany has leased 3 Israeli Aerospace Industries Heron drones for $100 million. http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Israels-Heron-drone-completes-first-successful-mission-in-Mali-471961

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Boeing contracts for Israel

Posted on March 27, 2016

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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Honduras buys Israeli radar to stop smugglers

Posted on February 28, 2016

Honduras is currently in the implementation stage of installing 3 radar systems developed by Israel Aerospace Industries. The systems, worth $30 million, will help Honduras combat South American smugglers. http://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/content/honduras-acquired-israeli-radars

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