Israel Aerospace Industries

IAI corruption scandal:

Son of elected official arrested

Police arrest two other suspects in Israel Aerospace Industries corruption affair, including son of senior official.

13 arrested for corruption at Israel weapons giant

Police arrest Israel Aerospace Industries employees for money laundering, theft, and related crimes.

Eurowings flight makes emergency landing in Kuwait

Bomb scare forces Eurowings flight to land in Kuwait, reports mistakenly write Oman Air instead of Eurowings.

Black box from Russian plane crash found

The Russian defense ministry announced that one of the two black boxes of the Russian jet that crashed in the Black Sea has been found.

Chief Rabbi Lau permitted satellite launch on Shabbat

The ill-fated attempt to launch the 'Amos 6' satellite last Shabbat was sanctioned by the Chief Rabbi as a life-saving concern.

Israel produces new anti-drone system

Israel Aerospace Industries prepares for growing threat with Drone Guard, system to detect, identify and disrupt hostile drones.

IAI becoming industry leader; awarded two mega contracts

IAI awarded multimillion dollar contracts from Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build parts for Boeing 777x and Lockheed Martin F-35s.

Report: Germany to purchase Israeli-made UAV

According to German media reports, German Defense Ministry favors Israeli-made unmanned aerial vehicle over US designed one.

Israel's Gas Field to receive Iron Dome protection in 'Barak 8'

Following series of successful tests, Israeli offshore gas interests to receive advanced missile defense system to protect for all threats

IAI to Provide Four Warships to African Country

Super Dvora Mark 3 ships to be built in Be'er Sheva, supplied to the yet-unnamed power in 2016.

IAI Employees Pose for 'Satellite Selfie'

'We looked up exactly on the specific minute in which the satellite passed over our heads at an altitude of 600 kilometers.'

Netanyahu: Iran Agreement is Unacceptable to Israel

At a visit to Israel's Aerospace Industries, PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ya'alon address the threat Iran poses to Israel.

AirAsia Flight Disappears Over Indonesia

162 people on flight to Singapore which never arrived at its destination; air and sea rescue effort launched.

Israel, India Successfully Test LRSAM Missile

Surface to air missile is to be fitted on Indian ships as the main defense weapon against missiles and aircraft.

New Plant for Producing F-35 Aircraft Wings Opened Near Airport

$2.7B deal between Israel, US for F-35 production kicks off; Defense Minister insists it proves a strong bond with US despite arguments.

IDF Gets Defense Boost in Form of New Iron Dome Battery

The IDF receives an eighth Iron Dome battery which will improve Israel’s ability to defend residents from rocket attacks.

Israel Aerospace Industries in $1.38 Billion Korea Bid

Israeli Aerospace Industries joins Airbus and Boeing in the bidding for lucrative South Korean military contract.

Israel to Help Develop Elevated Hover Cars

American company to collaborate with Israel Aerospace Industries to build an elevated network of hover cars.

Israeli Drone Helps Nab Brazilian Drug Kingpin

Israel's booming defense sales to Brazil helping the country crack down on violent crime in the run-up to World Cup.

Scare: Grenade Safety Catch Found on Plane at Ben-Gurion Airport

Israeli passengers, authorities suffer scare after grenade safety catch found on plane at Ben-Gurion airport; investigation launched.

Ya'alon: 'Israel is a Military Superpower'

Defense Minister presents Israeli military tech at Singapore International Air Show, including updated drone technologies.

Israel Developing a New Version of the Arrow Missile

Israel Aerospace Industries is developing a new version of the “Arrow” missile that will be quicker and more accurate.

Israeli Military Exports Reach Record High

Israel broke records for military product exports in 2012, skyrocketing sales by some $2 billion, but a repeat performance is not expected.

Group of 100 Yeshiva Students Kicked Off NY Plane

A group of 101 yeshiva students and their eight accompanying chaperones were kicked off a flight from New York to Atlanta.

Two Missiles Target Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria: Report

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

IAI Wins $300 Million Brazilian Contract

Israel Aircraft Industries has won a contract worth $300 million to build airborne refueling system for the Brazilian Air Force.

Air India Jet 'Bumps Place' At JFK Airport

An Air India passenger jet clipped a parked airplane at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport Saturday but no one was hurt.

Plane From NY Blows Tires, Veers Off NJ Runway

A United Express airplane from New York blew four tires as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport and veered off a runway

US Plane Forced to Make Emergency Landing in Iran

A small U.S. commercial plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Iran earlier this month, Mehr news agency reported Sunday.

Israeli Heron UAV Passes Latin America Flight Test

Israel's Heron UAV has passed its latest flight test, a long-range mission across the Andes.

Second United Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Newark

A second United Airlines plane departing from Newark International Airport in the last two days was forced to make an emergency landing.

Report: Al Qaeda Training for Terrorist Attack Using Model Plane

Spanish authorities released a video that they claim shows Al Qaeda terrorists training for a bombing attack using a model plane.

Woman Forced to Sit in Back of Plane Sues El Al

A woman is suing El Al for gender discrimination after she was forced to switch her seat in order to accommodate an ultra- Orthodox man.

IAI Moves Up First Full-Scale Arrow-3 Test

Israel Aerospace Industries announces it will soon hold the first full-scale test fire for the Arrow-3 missile.

Swastika Over Jersey Shore Intended to Promote Peace?

The International Raelian Movement defended its display of a swastika over NJ beaches, claiming it was trying to send a peaceful message.

Switzerland Eyeing Israeli UAVs

Israel's Elbit Systems and IAI are competing against one another to win a contract to build UAVs for Geneva.

IAI Asian Arms Deal at $1.6b, But Not With India

A massive $1.6 billion arms deal between the IAI defense firm and an Asian client was thought to be with India. But it's not.

India Playing 'Both Sides Now' with Israel, PA

India is sitting on the diplomatic fence, signing an arms deal with Israel and reaffirming a "strong commitment" to the PA cause.

Billion Dollar Weapons Sale to Asia

Israel Aerospace has won the $1.1 billion prize in competition for supplying weapons systems to an unidentified Asian country.

Israel Freezes Equipment Sales to Turkey

Defense Ministry orders the cancellation of the sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey.

Turkey Dumps Israeli UAVs for Local Drones - Which Keep Crashing

Turkey has grounded UAVs it bought from Israel, replacing them with a homegrown version - which keeps crashing.

IAI, Airbus Sign MOU on New Spy Plane

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on Monday signed a deal with Europe's Airbus for the development of a flying radar station.

Paris Air Show to Feature Top Israeli Technology

At next week's Paris Air Show, Israel will, once again, put on display some of the groundbreaking defensive and weapons systems developed here.

Israel's Highest Quality Satellite Presented at Aerospace Conf.

IAI presents OptSat 3000 - the third generation of optical observation satellite. Here's looking at you, Ahmadinejad!

Final Gulfstream G250 Business Jet in Test Flight

A third Gulfstream G250 business jet has begun the series of tests that will determine whether it will pass final muster as an IAI aircraft.

Successful Test Flight of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

U.S. airplane manufacturer Boeing has successfully flown the new 787 Dreamliner, days after the maiden voyage of Israel Aerospace project G250.

Anti-Terrorist ‘Beast of Burden’: Israel Unveils New Robot

Terrorists and other enemies face a new superpower: the robot. Israel unveiled a “beast of burden” to help soldiers and it expects lots of buyers.

IAI Unveils JUMPER Missile for Urban Warfare

IAI has unveiled its new JUMPER missile system, uniquely designed to address the needs of urban warfare.

Pentagon Halts Israeli Fighter Jet Bid, US a Rival on Tender

The Pentagon commands Israel to withdraw its bid for a $12 billion tender for the Indian Air Force. US companies are now in position to win.