Last updated 2026-09-06
- Raised $100B Follow-on PO led by Government of Israel, Aug 2026
- Raised $1B grant led by Israeli Government, Jan 2026
- Raised $1B Series B led by Unnamed third party, Jul 2024
Total raised
$103.8B
Stage
Mature
Founded
1953
Headcount
16,000
HQ
Lod, Israel
Sector
Aerospace & Defense
About
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a globally recognized leader in aerospace and defense, renowned for its cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. Established in 1953 as Bedek Aviation Company, IAI is the largest government-owned defense and aerospace company in Israel. It specializes in the development and production of a diverse range of systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missile defense systems, satellites, radars, and advanced avionics. IAI designs, develops, produces, and maintains civil aircraft, UAVs, fighter aircraft, missile, avionics, and space-based systems, with a main focus on engineering, aviation, and high-tech electronics. The company also manufactures military systems for ground and naval forces, serving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and numerous foreign militaries.
Funding history · 10 rounds · $103.8B total
10 events/rounds · $103.8B Total Funding: $2.8B in Private Equity, $100.0B in Public Equity
Aug 2026
Jan 2026
★ Israeli Government★ Israeli Defense Ministry★ Israel Ministry of Defense★ Israeli Ministry of DefenseIAI
Oct 2024
★ IAI Catalyst ProgramIsrael Aerospace Industries
Aug 2024
★ Ministry of Defense (Israel)★ Ministry of Economy Investment Authority (Israel)
Jul 2024
★ Unnamed third party
Jan 2024
Grant
Undisclosed
tracxn.com
★ Europa
Nov 2023
Oct 2020
Secondary
$14.6M
pitchbook.com
★ IAI Ventures★ HEQA Security★ Israel Aerospace Industries
Jun 2017
★ India★ Israel Aerospace Industries
May 2009
Pre-Seed
Undisclosed
tracxn.com
★ Europa
Acquisitions · 4
Apr 2026
Codective
Undisclosed
Dec 2023
AtomStore
Undisclosed
Jul 2023
HELA Systems
Undisclosed
May 2023
Intracom Defense
Undisclosed
Headcount over time
16,000 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Lod, Israel · HQ / main office
Q&A
- What is Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)'s primary business?
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a state-owned Israeli company specializing in advanced technologies for aerospace, defense, and commercial markets, manufacturing systems such as satellites, UAVs, missiles, and air defense systems.
- When was Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) founded?
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) was founded in February 1953.
- How many employees does Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have?
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has over 500 employees.
- Who are the founders of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)?
- The founders of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are Al Schwimmer and Shimon Peres.
- What was the most recent acquisition by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)?
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) acquired Codective in April 2026.
- Has Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) received any grants recently?
- Yes, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) received a grant in January 2024 from Europa.
- What company did Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) acquire in December 2023?
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) acquired AtomStore in December 2023.
- What is the current status of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)?
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is currently active and is considered a Mature stage company.
Team · 23
Boaz Levy
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Guy Barlev
CEO
Menashe Ben Haim
Executive VP, COO
Nir Reiss
Executive VP & CHRO
Eytan Eshel
Executive VP, Chief Technology Officer
Amir Geva
Executive VP, North America
Hezi Israel
Executive VP, Business Dev
Moshe Levy
Acting CEO (interim)
Shaul Dabby
Executive VP Internal Audit
Yuval Mizrahi
Executive VP, Corporate Security
Israel Lupa
Executive VP, Dual Use New Business
Dror Bar
Vice President & CEO of ELTA
Dana Noyman
VP, Chief Communications Officer
Muni Katz
Executive VP of Strategy and Israel
Yehuda (Hudi) Lahav
Executive VP Marketing
Eran Anchikovsky
Executive VP Finance
Yaacov Berkovitz
Board Member
Adi Hersztadt
Board Member
Elinor Nakdimon-Farkash
Board Member
Eli Ederi
Member Of The Board Of Directors
Doron Turgeman
Member Of The Board Of Directors
Eyal de Paauw
Board Member
Alitche Frenkel
Director Board of Directors
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace & Defense
Technologies
Target customers
Business model
B2G (Business-to-Government)B2B (Business-to-Business)
Tags
aerospacedefensehlscyber-securityroboticshomeland-securitycontrol-systemsunmanned-aerial-systemsmilitarysatellitesairportsautomationoptronicsnanotechnology
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | iai.co.il |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/10057737 | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/ilaerospaceiai |
| facebook.com/israelaerospaceindustries | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UC7SZ9Bo1vxjWZcF8pt3VwFA |
| instagram.com/iai.aerospace | |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Aerospace_Industries |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q876017 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1953-2 |
| Employees (exact) | 16000 |
| Wikidata QID | Q876017 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Codective | 2026-04 | |
| AtomStore | 2023-12 | |
| Intracom Defense | 2023-05 | |
| HELA Systems | 2023-07 |
Radar intelligence
Open jobs — greenhouse
| Total open | 3 |
|---|---|
| Remote | 0 |
| By department | i.AI (3) |
| By location | London, Bristol, Manchester (2), London (1) |
| Title | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Applied AI Engineer - Senior to Principal | London, Bristol, Manchester | i.AI |
| Strategy Officer (HEO) - i.AI | London | i.AI |
| Expression of Interest | London, Bristol, Manchester | i.AI |
Patents
| EPO | 1 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | iai.co.il |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q876017 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 81 |
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