Cielo Inertial Solutions

Navigation and Control Inertial Technologies

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Acquired by Aeronautics
Acquired Jerusalem, Israel Founded 2005
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
Last: Grant 2022-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2005
Headcount
58
HQ
Jerusalem, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS

About

Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in inertial technology solutions including reference, control, stabilization, and navigation solutions for defense and commercial applications in the air, on land, at sea, and in space. The company holds more than 40 patents and has advanced facilities and a decade of experience in the development and manufacturing of electro-optical and fiber-optic systems. Cielo specializes in fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG), inertial measurement units, and inertial navigation systems. The company is also a major supplier in Israel for closed-loop FOG sensors used in a wide variety of navigation and control applications. All of Cielo's products are in full compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The company was acquired by Aeronautics in 2007 and has been equally owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Kearfott Corporation of America since 2014.

Funding history · 1 round · — total

2022-01
Grant Undisclosed

Q&A

What is Cielo Inertial Solutions' primary focus?
Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in inertial technology solutions for reference, control, stabilization, and navigation across defense and commercial applications in air, land, sea, and space.
When was Cielo Inertial Solutions founded?
Cielo Inertial Solutions was founded in October 2005.
When was Cielo Inertial Solutions acquired and by whom?
Cielo Inertial Solutions was acquired by Aeronautics in December 2007.
Who are the current owners of Cielo Inertial Solutions?
Since 2014, Cielo Inertial Solutions has been equally owned by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Kearfott Corporation of America.
How many employees does Cielo Inertial Solutions have?
Cielo Inertial Solutions has 51–200 employees.
What type of funding did Cielo Inertial Solutions receive in January 2022?
In January 2022, Cielo Inertial Solutions received a Grant from BIRD Foundation.
What are Cielo Inertial Solutions' key product specializations?
Cielo Inertial Solutions specializes in fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOG), inertial measurement units, and inertial navigation systems, and is a major supplier in Israel for closed-loop FOG sensors.
Does Cielo Inertial Solutions hold any patents?
Yes, Cielo Inertial Solutions holds more than 40 patents related to its inertial technology solutions.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSSpace TechCommunication & Navigation
Technologies
SensingVibrationCommunicationsFiber Optics
Target customers
Industrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospaceDefense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitary
Business model
B2GB2B

Highlights

1 PatentsVerified

Tags

homeland-securitycyber-securitydefensenavigationlaserssensorsaviationunmanned-aerial-systemsdronesunmanned-aerial-vehiclemedical-technologiesspace-techoptronicsmarine
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