Light & Strong

Composite Materials Solutions

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Acquired by Lohia Group
Acquired Gedera, Israel Founded 2007
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2007
Headcount
16
HQ
Gedera, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS

About

Light & Strong produces composite materials and develops solutions for the solar-powered, high-altitude, long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. The company's SunSpark is a solar-powered, lightweight UAV. Its rechargeable battery charges during the day and powers flight at night. Flying at 65,000 feet, it is immune to all weather and can stay aloft for years. SunSpark can be used for agricultural monitoring. Using high-resolution infrared photography, it can detect water, nutritional strains, land degradation, and insect damage, reducing the use of water and chemical treatments. Light & Strong meets the AS9100C aeronautical standard and exclusively produces the complete fuselage and wings for the Hermes 450 UAV.

Q&A

What is Light & Strong's primary business?
Light & Strong produces composite materials and develops solutions for the solar-powered, high-altitude, long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market.
What is the status of Light & Strong?
Light & Strong was acquired by Lohia Group in February 2019.
What is SunSpark?
SunSpark is a solar-powered, lightweight UAV developed by Light & Strong. It can fly at 65,000 feet and stay aloft for years, with applications in agricultural monitoring.
What aeronautical standard does Light & Strong meet?
Light & Strong meets the AS9100C aeronautical standard.
What specific UAV components does Light & Strong produce?
Light & Strong exclusively produces the complete fuselage and wings for the Hermes 450 UAV.
When was Light & Strong founded?
Light & Strong was founded in September 2007.
How many employees does Light & Strong have?
Light & Strong has an employee count in the 11-50 range.
What are the primary sectors Light & Strong operates in?
Light & Strong's primary sector is Aerospace, Defense & HLS, with additional focus on Defense & HLS Solutions and Unmanned Systems.

Team · 2

Founder · Co-founder
Founder · Co-founder (No longer with the company)
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsUnmanned Systems
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesComposites
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityCivilMilitaryIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAerospace
Business model
B2GB2B

Tags

surveillancemilitaryagriculturematerialsaerospaceunmanned-aerial-vehiclecomposite-materialsdronesdefense
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