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Overview of Israel’s Defense Industry

Israel is recognized the world over for its pioneering, operationally-proven defense systems - delivering advanced
capabilities to meet today’s increasingly sophisticated threats.

Developed by the country’s defense industries - and utilized by defense and security forces around the globe-
these ground-breaking systems are backed by a combination of cutting- edge technologies, a skilled and militarily
experienced multi-disciplinary workforce, and a well-developed infrastructure. Together, they ensure Israel’s
national security - and support its worldwide customer base.

Israel’s defense industry - which plays a leading role in the development of the country’s industrial and technological
capabilities - is open to cooperation, technology transfer, and the sharing of know-how through international
initiatives.

Situated at the crossroads of Israel’s defense sector, SIBAT is an essential division within the Israel Ministry of
Defense (IMoD), while at the same time, enjoying a close relationship with Israel’s defense industry. This unique
position enables an in-depth understanding of defense concepts and the operational needs of the Israel Defense
Forces (IDF) - as well as comprehensive knowledge regarding industry solutions, which are developed in response
to the IDF’s requirements and based on its experience.

SIBAT is your source for detailed information about this versatile, dynamic industry.

Israel Ministry of Defense - Organization Chart

Director General

Assistant to the Director, Media Legal Adviser
Director General & Public Affairs

Director, SIBAT Deputy Director Senior Deputy Deputy Director Deputy Director
International General & Director Director General for General & Director
Defense Cooperation of Procurement Logistics, Operations General & Head of of Rehabilitation
and Production & Assets Administration &
Deputy Director Human Resources Comptroller
General & Director Director, & Director of
of Security of the Defense Research Director, Director, Finance
Defense Establishment & Development Construction Budgeting

Director, Missions and Director, Director, Director of the Fund
Military and Representatives Community Computer Center & & Head of the
Policy Bureau Abroad Relations Information Systems Advisery Division for
Discharged Soldiers
Deputy Director
Director, Defense General & Director
Export Controls of Bereaved Families
& Commemoration
Division

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