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Why does Israel launch its satellites against Earth's rotation?

Unlike most satellites launched east to ride Earth’s rotation, Israel sends its satellites west over the Mediterranean, gaining unique surveillance angles despite higher fuel costs and technical challenges

Moshe Glantz | 09.03.25

The launch that caused panic: Ofek 19 spy satellite is on its way to space

Residents in central Israel reported what appeared to be the launch of an interceptor from the area of Palmachim air base; the Defense Ministry later announced the successful launch of a 'radar observation satellite with enhanced capabilities'; This is what it looked like

Yoav Zitun | 09.03.25

IAI publishes preliminary data for Q2: Revenues grew by 13% in the quarter

IAI published a preliminary report in order to meet the requirements of the Securities Authority; Sales in the second quarter grew to $1.6 billion, but net profit fell slightly to $156 million; order backlog not published

Yuval Azulay/ Calcalist | 08.31.25

Israeli Air Force to purchase more Boeing refueling aircraft in $500 million deal

Defense Ministry inks deal to acquire 2 additional KC-46 aircraft, after rejecting Israel Aerospace Industries' proposal to convert Boeing 767 aircraft; industry sources say decision puts future of IAI's activity in this field in question

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 08.20.25

Israel’s first state-owned satellite reaches final orbit, begins mission

Israel Aerospace Industries announced Dror 1 reached its designated orbit 22,370 miles above Earth; satellite successfully deployed its solar panels and antennas, marking key milestone in Israel’s pursuit of space independence

Yaron Drukman | 08.11.25

Following Iran campaign, Israel rethinks foreign reliance for refueling planes

With the Air Force pushing for more U.S.-made KC-46 tankers, Israel Aerospace Industries is lobbying to convert Boeing 767s locally; debate pits operational independence and domestic industry against foreign aid constraints and strategic urgency

Yuval Azulay | 07.21.25

A new initiative: An Israeli spacecraft to Europa

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, together with engineers from Israel Aerospace Industries, are advancing an Israeli space mission to search for signs of life on Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.18.25

Israel enters new space era with first state-owned communications satellite

Dror-1, a 4.5-ton satellite developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, is part of a long-term national strategy to ensure full independence in satellite communications

Yaron Drukman | 07.13.25

תיירות עם מזוודות מול בניין הפרלמנט באתונה

Volunteers scramble to shelter Israelis stranded in Greece because of war

Israeli volunteers and real estate firms in Greece mobilize emergency housing for stranded citizens, prioritizing vulnerable groups amid evacuation flight delays and soaring accommodation costs

Roy Elman, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06.18.25

'Unprecedented and troubling': Organizers block off Israeli pavilion at Paris Air Show

Defense Ministry says move aims to block proven Israeli systems from competing with French arms under guise of political concerns

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 06.16.25

יורש העצר של סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן עם אמיר קטאר תמים בן חמד אאל ת'אני ב ריאד

Report: Netanyahu authorized covert defense exports to Qatar

Despite no diplomatic ties, Israeli firms Elbit, Rafael and IAI signed high-value arms deals with Qatar—allegedly approved by the Defense Ministry and Netanyahu—using a foreign intermediary

Ynetnews | 06.10.25

Israel can say thanks but no thanks to US if willing to pay the price

Opinion: Surprises are Trump's way of conducting policy, both domestic and foreign, but Israel must prepare diplomatic contingency plans for any sudden shift in American policy after US president's decision on Iran, Houthis, Saudis and Hamas

Michael Oren | 05.18.25

Israeli arms are being used in the India-Pakistan conflict

India and Pakistan's ongoing conflict turns out to be a boon for Israel's armament industry, with weapons such as suicide drones and other types of drones to bolster India's aerial dominance; Amid increasing arms exports, Israeli companies adapt to India’s growing demand for local manufacturing and global arms ambitions

Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 05.11.25

Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile system

Israel’s IAI, India complete successful tests of Barak air defense system

Defense firm says Barak MRSAM system, co-developed with India’s DRDO, passed army trials and is now ready for full deployment; air defense system, already in use by India’s navy and air force, hit all targets in series of interception tests

Ynetnews | 04.07.25

Inside Israel’s missile shield: How IAI’s arrow system protects the country

Exclusive interview with Israel Aerospace Industry CEO Boaz Levy, who told ILTV News that the upcoming Arrow 4 missile defense system will be able to 'encounter any threats'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.20.25

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