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Considered the mainstay of Israel’s defense, Israel Air Force (IAF) relies on the superb technical
skills, technological resources, know-how and innovation provided by Israel’s aerospace industries
to meet its constant challenges.

Innovative systems developed by Israel’s leading aerospace companies include weapon systems,
radar and electro-optical sensors, advanced avionics hardware and software, self-protection and
electronic warfare systems. All are integrated into the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, including
Lockheed Martin F-35, and F-16, Boeing F-15 and F/A-18, Sukhoi Su-30, Dassault Mirage 2000,
Eurofighter Typhoon, Saab Gripen and more. In addition, the IAF and foreign air forces rely on Israeli
expertise in providing advanced training and simulation technologies to develop superior pilot skills.

The IAF depends on the local industry to supply almost everything short of its manned platforms.
These range from the development and modification of manned and unmanned aircraft, helicopters
and weaponry, air and missile defense, spacecraft, to advanced, network-centric command, control
and communications, computing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems.

In addition to supplying new equipment, Israeli companies have successfully completed numerous
projects upgrading and converting existing platforms and systems, extending their useful life and
operational capabilities. Such projects encompass combat, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
(ISR), transport and special mission aircraft and helicopters of both western and eastern origin,
supporting the IAF and many foreign customers in Europe, Asia, Latin America, North America and
the Middle East.