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Inside This Edition: Interview with IAI’s President & CEO G150 Business Jet Maiden Flight R&D Cooperation with Europe

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TecSAR - A New SAR Imaging Satellite from IAIA new generation, high performance Israeli Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Technology Demonstrator Observation Satellite, dubbed TecSAR, is in advanced integration phase at IAI’s MBT Space Division, Israel’s Space Sys-

IAI's Bedek Aviation Group and Asiana Airlines from South Korea signed a contract to convert six (three firm and three as an option) B747-400 Combi aircraft from passenger to Special Freighter (SF) configuration. The first aircraft will be inducted at Bedek’s facilities in third quarter 2006.“We are very excited to have Asiana Airlines among our customers”, said David Arzi, IAI’s Corporate VP and General Manager of the Bedek Aviation Group.At the signing ceremony (left to right): Byung-Wui Ghil, Executive VP Asiana Airlines, and Josh Oren, Director, Bedek Aviation Group Marketing

tems House. The satellite’s SAR payload was developed and manufactured by Elta Systems, a Group & Subsidiary of IAI.TecSAR will provide high-resolution images, day and night, in all weather conditions. With a very low weight of just 300 kg, the satellite will achieve extremely high mechanical agility. Combining high maneuverability with electronic antenna beam steering, TecSAR achieves impor-tant breakthrough capability: High-resolution coverage of large areas in a mosaic form. Elta SAR systems produce images that approach photographic quality and penetrate environmen-tal barriers such as clouds, rain, smoke, fog and manmade camouflage. TecSAR can be used to collect a large number of high-resolution images per orbit, or alter-natively, many hundreds of medium resolu-tion swaths. Using electronic beam scanning, TecSAR can also provide very wide coverage at lower resolution.TecSAR presents a very high quality cost-effective solution, with a low launch cost and a multiple ground stations operation capability that will facilitate multi-user partnerships.

IAI's Bedek Aviation Group had rede-livered its tenth B767-200 converted Special Freighter. The aircraft is the fourth converted freighter for ABX AIR and the first to be redelivered in DHL’s livery

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Successful Maiden Flight for IAI’s Newest Business Jet Aircraft - G150IAI’s newest business jet aircraft, the wide-cabin, high-speed Gulfstream G150, has successfully completed its first flight. IAI designed and built this wide body, mid-size business jet on behalf of its strategic partner, Gulfstream Aerospace of Savannah, Georgia, U.S. Gulfstream is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (GD). The G150, S/N 201, was flown by G150 project test pilot Yoram Geva and IAI chief test pilot Ronen Shapira. The aircraft took off from Ben-Gurion In-ternational Airport on May 3, 2005 at 10:25 a.m. local time. Dur-ing the flight, which lasted about 4.5 hours, the pilots tested the business jet’s flight handling qualities and characteristics, performed initial checks of all aircraft systems and cycled the landing gear and flap/slat sys-tem. The airplane was flown to 20,000 feet and achieved a maximum speed of 250 knots. The flight crew reported that all the objectives of the flight were accomplished. IAI’s real-time flight test telemetry system enabled IAI flight test, aerodynamics and systems engineers on the ground to monitor all of the G150 aircraft systems during the flight as well as record the data from the first flight test points.Moshe Keret, IAI’s President and CEO, said that “The successful first flight of the G150 wide body, mid-sized jet represents IAI’s continued achievement as designer, integrator, and manu-facturer of advanced, business jet aircraft. I am

proud of IAI’s performance in the framework of our strategic partnership with Gulfstream, the world leader in this field.”“The G150 has had a very successful first flight. The flight crew has informed me the G150’s handling qualities were as predicted and that all systems functioned normally,” said Gadi Cohen,

IAI’s Corporate VP and General Manager of the Commercial Aircraft Group. “The G150 was designed to have very similar handling characteristics to the IAI produced G100, which is noted to have the best handling qualities of any aircraft in its class. With its wide passenger cabin specifically designed for the comfort and convenience of the

business passenger, we’re confident the G150 will be a strong contender in the marketplace as well,” added Cohen.In January of this year, the G150 rolled out of IAI’s manufacturing facility in Tel Aviv. It remains on schedule for type certification by the Israel Civil Aviation Authority and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration by early 2006. Entry into service will be in the third quarter of 2006. Following certifica-tion, the G150 aircraft will be manufactured at IAI’s facilities in Israel. The aircraft will then be flown to Gulfstream’s Dallas facil-ity for installation of interior furnishings, optional equipment, and the application of external paint.

IAI’s project test pilot Yoram Geva (left) and IAI’s chief test pilot Ronen Shapira (right), on board the G150

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IAI Increases Focus on Research and Development Cooperation with Europe

Several weeks ago, IAI, a worldwide pioneer in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), made another break-through when a UAV with an engine powered by heavy fuel flew a successful trial flight.Heavy fuel is one of the conditions crucial to flight safety, and is of particular importance where civilian missions are concerned. This breakthrough, facilitated by co-operation between a European company and IAI, is likely to generate a major change in the use of UAVs, which will lead to increasing sales.“Although IAI is at the cutting edge of a number of the tech-nologies applied in its broad range of activities (aeronautics, space, electronics, advanced materials, etc.), like any high-tech industry, it does not have the necessary resources needed to develop all the innovative technologies required for sophisticated products. Con-sequently, cooperation can be very advantageous for all concerned. The collaboration on the heavy fuel UAV typi-fies the competing demands between in-house technologi-cal development and outsourc-ing,” says Prof. Leah Boehm, Director of Technologies and R&D Collaboration at IAI’s Corporate R&D and Strategic

Planning Directorate. “The European Union is Isra-el’s natural business partner, not only because of its geo-graphical proximity, but also

because a large percentage of Israel’s trade is done with countries in the European Un-ion,” says Prof. Boehm. “The European Union is a leading force in civil aviation, and it is therefore in IAI’s interest to increase the level of coop-eration, especially as IAI has a great deal to offer in areas of shared interests.”

In her position, Prof. Boehm fills two roles: First, she “holds the list” of professional capabilities and technologies developed during IAI’s 50 year history, which placed the company at the forefront

Prof. Leah Boehm

Leah Boehm: “The European Union is Israel’s natural business partner, not only because of its geographical proximity, but also because a large percentage of Israel’s trade is done with countries in the European Union. The European Union is a leading force in civil aviation, and it is therefore in IAI’s interest to increase the level of cooperation, especially as IAI has a great deal to offer in areas of shared interests”

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of worldwide technological developments. Second, she holds the “requirements list” of technologies at the forefront of scientific developments, those

adds Boehm. “My new mission in Europe will be to further research and develop cooperative programs between IAI and European organizations,” said Goshen-Meskin. “We believe that our European partners hold IAI’s capabilities in high regard, es-pecially after our participation in the Fourth and Fifth R&D Framework Programmes. In

Dr. Drora Goshen-Meskin

Goshen-Meskin, IAI’s newly appointed delegate to the EU and NATO research communities: “We believe that our European partners hold IAI’s capabilities in high regard, especially after our participation in the Fourth and Fifth R&D Framework Programmes. In the Fifth Programme IAI submitted 68 proposals of which 33 were accepted”

the Fifth Programme IAI sub-mitted 68 proposals of which 33 were accepted.” “We are looking for propos-als on all levels. If you have a project, but don’t have the tools to implement it, we can imple-ment your ideas on a collabo-rative basis, whether as a full partner or as a sub-contractor. The door is open,” concludes Dr. Goshen-Meskin.

Contact Details:Prof. Leah BoehmTel: (972)-3-9355927Email: [email protected]

Dr. Drora Goshen-MeskinTel: (32)-02-5131455Email: [email protected]

same technologies that will ensure the development of sophisticated products.

The signing of an agreement in March of this year between the French company TNI and IAI represents a further example of cooperation. The cooperation agreement for the develop-ment of a software-based de-cision support tool for system level design is part of a bilat-eral agreement between France and Israel. “This development project, ASYSDA - Automa-tion of System Level Design Activities, will assist system engineers in the definition, analysis and testing processes for the system, and is intended to meet existing needs in the field,” says Dr. Drora Goshen-Meskin, IAI’s newly appointed delegate to the European Union and NATO research communi-ties. “It is important to note that this project is the continuation of two IAI R&D projects - Safe Air I and II - in which both TNI and ten other European compa-nies are partners”.“In addition to the European R&D Framework programs, IAI has bilateral agreements for R&D cooperation not only with France, but with many European nations, such as Italy, Germany and England,”

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Dhruv (“polestar”) helicopter landed at IAI’s facilities in Israel (May 25, 2005). The helicopter, which is marketed by IAI, will be used by the Israel Ministry of Defense for VIP transportation.HAL’s Chairman, Ashok K. Baweja, said that “HAL looked for a partner with unique technological capabilities and found it in IAI”. Photo (Left to right): Israel Ministry of Defense Director General - Amos Yaron, IAI’s Executive VP Marketing and Business Development - Shimon Eckhaus, Secretary of Defense Production, Government of India - Shekhar Dutt SM, Chairman of HAL - Ashok K. Baweja, and Director of SIBAT, Israel MOD - Yossi Ben-Hanan

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R&D COOPERATION

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Moshe Keret: “IAI is Well Positioned for the Future”Q. How do you view IAI’s progress since the last Paris Air Show?Keret: “I am delighted to see that there are many new products under development and new cooperation agreements with companies and countries around the world. This is very positive.Financially, IAI’s backlog of orders has in-creased every year reaching a record level of $5.355 billion at the end of 2004. We anticipate reaching a new level of $6 billion by the end of 2005. IAI sales by the end of 2004 reached $2.1 billion, an increase of 10 percent compared to year 2003. This tells me IAI is well positioned for the future.”Q. The aerospace and defense markets are global industries. What international co-operation agreements does IAI have?Keret: “We have strong links with industry in the U.S., Southeast Asia, South America and India. Our ventures, built on the premise of a win-win situation for all parties, include joint research and development, manufacturing and subcontracting efforts.We are trying to deepen our cooperation in Europe, not only because of its geographic

proximity, but because of common needs and interests. We have taken a number of steps in this direction and initiated several joint activi-ties, such as with EADS and with commercial companies. Recently, we signed an agreement for the development of the Venus micro-satellite with the French Space Agency. As we approach this year’s Paris Air Show, we are ready to invest great efforts in intensifying our involvement in the European market. We welcome every opportunity to expand, develop and intensify our cooperative activities: both with respect to technical work and marketing efforts.”Q. How does IAI meet the challenge of the future?Keret: “The long-term future can only be en-sured by a healthy order book. IAI’s backlog of orders demonstrates it has the creative talent to deliver products that anticipate and meet customer needs. The scope of IAI’s vision is not realized in one or two years, but five, ten or even more years in the future. We always need to anticipate what products and services will be in demand and make sure our R&D efforts focus on these areas.”

IAI is a leading manufacturer in the aerospace and defense markets and Israel’s largest industrial exporter. Moshe Keret, IAI’s President and CEO discusses the company’s current and future prospects prior to the 2005 Paris Air Show

“Our focus and capabilities, in terms of both the future battlefield and counter-terrorism, are the result of the integration of the technologies we develop, manufacture and sometimes procure”

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Q. IAI is known for its military and commer-cial work. Which do you see as the stronger sector?Keret: “Throughout most of its history, IAI has developed in the commercial and military markets at an equal pace. The employees and management at IAI have sought, and continue to seek, opportunities that can become major revenue streams in both sectors.”Q. Is the launch of the G150 business jet IAI’s headline event in the commercial market in 2005?Keret: “The launch of the G150 was an im-portant event. Every time IAI develops a new product it highlights the company’s capabilities and potential. The G150’s maiden flight was a complete suc-cess. Using computer-aided design, high-speed machining and other cutting edge technologies, IAI brought the production timetable forward by one month. The certification processes in Israeland the U.S. should be completed on schedule and production line manufacturing will begin at that time. NetJets has already placed an order for fifty of these aircraft with Gulfstream, ourU.S. partner.”Q. What other major commercial programs is IAI involved in?Keret: Equally important to IAI’s commercial sector is its participation in the wide body passenger market. We are entering the phase of large-scale subcontracting activities for Boeing’s new 787 Dream Liner. I believe this venture will prove very successful for IAI in the future. Today we are leaders in passenger to cargo conversions. This line of business will be one of IAI’s most stable, ongoing sources of income over the next 20 years. We will con-tinue to expand our activities in conversions of almost all types of aircraft with specific focuson B747-400. Another area of growing importance is the commercial satellite sector. We have contracts to build the AMOS III communications satellite and the EROS B earth observation satellite.”Q. What is the company doing in the military sector? Keret: “The recent conflicts in the Balkans,Afghanistan and Iraq have shown us that set-piece battles, such as those in World War II, are extremely unlikely.

Today’s threats are more likely to come from low intensity conflicts - terrorism and guerillawarfare. Unlike a large-scale war with set-piece battles, today’s conflicts are sporadic,taking place primarily in urban areas. Win-ning requires smart technology - essentially intelligence systems coupled with a very rapid response capability to stop the threat without causing collateral damage. Historically, the side with the most advanced technology has the upper hand. For IAI this means the development of “network centric” systems that absorb and disseminate accurate information in real-time. This information has to be communicated in a matter of seconds so the responder can take precise action. IAI excels in the areas of rapid information gathering and dissemination. Our Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), satellites, SIGINT, COMINT and ELINT systems meet these requirements. IAI has been a pioneer and a leader in UAVs and we will continue to focus on this sector.”Q. Is IAI’s technology applicable to the Homeland Security market?Keret: “We already offer some of the most advanced homeland security products in the marketplace. These include very sophisticated early warning and response systems, some of which are unmanned. Some of these systems have already been proven by Israel in the de-fense of its borders, facilities and sites.I would like to mention the protection of com-mercial aircraft against missiles in the hands of terrorists. We offer the best systems avail-able to protect passengers and aircraft from this threat. Our focus and capabilities, in terms of both the future battlefield and counter-terrorism,are the result of the integration of the technolo-gies we develop, manufacture and sometimes procure.”Q. What is your vision for IAI? Keret: “IAI tries to lead in every market seg-ment it operates in. It is equally important to remember that a company is not just an eco-nomic engine, but an organization filled withtalented people. The talent IAI is able to recruit and retain is its future.I want IAI to lead in every field it chooses tooperate and to continue fulfilling the State ofIsrael’s security and economic needs.”

“As we approach this year’s Paris Air Show, we are ready to invest great efforts in intensifying our involvement in the European market. We welcome every opportunity to expand, develop and intensify our cooperative activities: both with respect to technical work and marketing efforts”

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LAHAT - Main Characteristics: Weight - 13.5 kg (29.76 lb) Length - 975 mm (3.2 ft) Diameter (fins folded) - 104.5 mm (0.34 ft) Fins span - 285 mm (0.93 ft) Speed - 280 m/s Seeker field-of-view - 25 degrees Seeker field-of-regard - 85 degrees

MBT’s Laser Homing Attack Missile (LAHAT) Successfully Demonstrated

IAI’s MBT Missiles Division successfully demonstrated its Laser Homing Attack Missile (LAHAT) in India and in other countries. The successful test in India, on an Arjun main battle tank armed with a 120 mm rifled gun, received very positive responses. LAHAT is a laser homing precision attack weapon with an exceptional combination of three critical features: light weight, small size and high lethality. LAHAT is fired from either a canister or from a 105/120 mm gun barrel.LAHAT was originally developed to satisfy requirements for a long-range precision tank munitions. For tank launched applications, LAHAT is housed in a cartridge and handled like standard tank munitions. Larger caliber ver-sions such as 120 mm are implemented with the same missile, using sabot adaptors.In response to emerging requirements for long-range missiles for small light-weight platforms, a canister launched version of LAHAT was devel-oped. LAHAT is well suited for helicopter carry and launch, providing long reach and high lethality in a very light-weight and small sized weapon.LAHAT’s wide launch envelope and pin-point hit accuracy (better than 0.7 meter) are achieved using a wide angle gimbaled, gyro-stabilized laser homing seeker. LAHAT’s precision guid-ance enables it to successfully engage moving targets, including helicopters in flight. LAHAT’s warhead is designed to penetrate over 800 mm of armor steel, and the missile performs trajec-tory shaping to further enhance its lethality.

A tandem warhead option ensures high lethality against future tank defense systems.With a launch weight of 13.5 kg, LAHAT is uniquely suited for a wide variety of small plat-forms. The total weight of a LAHAT launcher with four missiles is about 80 kg. Despite its light weight, LAHAT is highly effective against a variety of target types, including tanks, at ranges well over 6 km.LAHAT provides the lethality that is required for modern attack vehicles, in the air, on the ground or at sea. LAHAT’s light weight enables small vehicles to achieve this lethality, without paying the penalty of the heavy weight of other comparable missiles.IAI has teamed with international partners to offer LAHAT for various applications. Under a teaming agreement with Rheinmetall Defense Electronics (RDE), LAHAT is offered together with necessary platform upgrades, as a pack-age for Leopard II/I tanks. IAI and RDE intend to demonstrate LAHAT firing from a German Army Leopard II tank during the next Leo Club meeting this September in Germany.

Under a teaming agreement with Rheinmetall Defense Electronics of Germany, LAHAT is offered as a package for Leopard II/I tanks

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Cooperating with Lockheed Martin on the F-16 Fighter Aircraft:

IAI’s Lahav Division and Lockheed Martin Corporation (LM) share a long history of co-operation. Since the mid-80’s, Lahav has been a subcontractor for various F-16 fighter aircraft parts by manufacturing the wings, vertical fins, air intake, and the cockpit cabin. The work has progressed from Build-to-Print (BTP) to Build-to-Spec (BTS) projects. In 2000, Lahav began working on Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFTs) and has since become the sole source for the product. Beginning in January 2006, Lahav will manu-facture the complete F-16 wing, including all subsystems and steering systems. The parts will be manufactured in Israel and tested by an onsite Lockheed Martin quality controller. Upon completion, the parts will be sent to the U.S. for final assembly.In March 2005 Lockheed Martin’s Presi-dent & CEO Robert Stevens visited the F-16’s parts production lines at Lahav’s facili-ties in Israel. Yossi Melamed, General Manager of the Lahav Division said, “Uncompromising quality, ability to meet strict deadlines, and compatibility with international standards are the main reasons for the long-term Lahav - Lockheed Martin relationship. The fact that Lockheed Martin

LIC 2005 ExhibitionIn March 2005, IAI participated in the 2nd International Low Intensity Conflict (LIC) Warfare Conference sponsored by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) held in Tel-Aviv, Israel.IAI had displayed its latest Mini and Micro UAVs, Homeland Security solutions, Guardium autonomous fence and border protection systems and various other products

IAI’s Lahav Division to Manufacture Complete F-16 Wing in January 2006

continues to work with us in large volumes is proof of our quality, responsiveness and competitiveness.”Since the F-16 first flew in 1976, the multi-role fighter has become one of the mainstays in the United States Air Force. It has undergone many improvemen t s (Block programs) having been sold to twenty-three of the United States clos-est allies, including Israel who is its sec-ond largest user.

On his visit to IAI, LM’s President & CEO Robert Stevens (left), met with IAI’s President and CEO Moshe Keret

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Three of Israel’s leading aerospace companies have announced the formation of an organization to strengthen the position of Israeli industries in global air and space research and development programs, particularly in Europe.IAI, Elbit Systems and Rafael jointly announced that the new organization would be named “Aer-onautics & Space Industries of Israel (ASII)”. Additional Israeli companies are expected to join the newly formed group.ASII was formed to strengthen the position of

Israeli Companies Form Organization to Promote Cooperative Aerospace R&D Programs with Other International R&D Aerospace GroupsIAI, Elbit Systems and Rafael announce formation of Aeronautics & Space Industries of Israel (ASII)

Left to right: Dr. Giorgio Zappa - Council Member ASD, President of AIAD and COO Finmeccanica; Jack Metthey - Director Transport DG Research, European Commission; Moshe Keret - President & CEO of IAI; Ehud Olmert - Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Commerce and Labor; Joseph Ackerman - President & CEO of Elbit Systems; Yedidia Yaari - President & CEO of Rafael

Israeli industry among parallel organizations in Europe, such as the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), and other international aerospace organizations that exert influence on the funding of cooperative R&D programs. Cooperative R&D programs are a part of a global trend to prevent duplica-

tion of effort and to distribute resources among different aerospace companies.The new organization will also represent Israeli industries at meetings of similar parallel organizations; develop strategies to influence the agenda of cooperative R&D programs; and promote the integration of Israeli indus-tries into programs where resources will be allocated. Participation in new cooperative R&D programs offers Israeli companies op-portunities for new markets.

The presidency of ASII will be rotated among the CEOs of the three founding companies. Moshe Keret - President & CEO of IAI will serve as President of ASII for the next two years to be, followed by Joseph Ackerman - President & CEO of Elbit Systems, and then VADM (Ret.) Yedidia Yaari - President & CEO of Rafael.

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An $8 million contract to develop a Real Time Intelligence Center (RICENT) has been awarded to IAI’s Elta Systems Group & Subsidiary by an undisclosed customer. The system is a derivative of Elta’s EL/S-8994RT RICENT.RICENT is a modular intelligence, surveil-lance and reconnaissance (ISR) system. The EL/S-8994RT provides comprehensive inte-grated intelligence gathering and dissemination to all military branches.The RICENT will provide twenty-four hour, all-weather image intelligence (IMINT) gathering

A new, precise Extended Range Artillery (EXTRA) munitions system is being de-veloped by IAI’s MLM Division and Israel Military Industries (IMI)’s Rocket Systems Division.Capable of being launched from multiple plat-forms, the EXTRA is packaged in a four-unit pod configuration for land-based launches. It can be installed on a high mobility truck or in a fixed installation. EXTRA comes in a disposable sealed canister providing a long service life and very low maintenance costs.EXTRA munitions have a range in excess of 130 km (81 miles) and carry a 125 kg (275 lbs) warhead. EXTRA’s launch weight is about 450kg (990 lbs) and it is precise to within 10m. EXTRA munitions are 30cm (12 inches) in di-ameter and 3.97m (13 feet) in length, similar to the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).IAI and IMI have pooled their experience in rocket motors, warhead and guidance systems to

Elta Systems Awarded$8 Million Contract to Develop Real Time Intelligence Center

EXTRA - New Horizons for Precision Strike Artillery

develop EXTRA, building on advancements in precision-guided Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) strike technology. Precision systems rely on enhanced Command and Control systems and the ability to quickly and precisely acquire tar-gets. Systems include precision strike artillery shells, long and tactical range precision strike rockets and precision strike missiles.A model of the EXTRA will be featured in IAI exhibition area and IMI booth during the Paris Air Show. IAI’s MLM Division plans to perform a series of tests and customer demonstrations during the second half of 2006.

capabilities. Automatic and semi-automatic software tools, developed by Elta, will assure time critical target detection, acquisition and identification. Images will be collected by space, airborne, ground and naval-based sensors and transmit-ted to the RICENT. The sensor package includes synthetic aperture radar (SAR), ground moving target indication (GMTI) and electro-optical (E/O) sensors. Elta RICENT’s modularity is designed to pro-vide a cost-effective solution for continuously upgrading the center’s capabilities.

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ISRAELIsrael Aircraft In dus tries Ltd.Ben-Gurion In ter na tion al Airport 70100 ISRAELTel: (972)3-935-3343, 935-5397Fax: (972)3-935-8278, 935-5463Marketing:E-mail: [email protected]:E-mail: [email protected]

USAIsrael Aircraft In dus tries Int'l, Inc.New York, NY Tel: (1)212-620-4404Fax: (1)212-620-1799E-mail: [email protected]

Israel Aircraft In dus tries Int'l, Inc.Arlington, VATel: (1)703-875-3729Fax: (1)703-875-3740E-mail: [email protected]

LATIN AMERICA

ChileIAI - Misión en ChileTel: (56)2-232-8403Fax: (56)2-231-6157E-mail: [email protected]

ColombiaIAI - Delegación en ColombiaTel: (57)1-623-2698Fax: (57)1-623-2952E-mail: [email protected]

VenezuelaIAI - Misión en VenezuelaTel: (58)212-985-7912Fax: (58)212-985-6229E-mail: [email protected]

IAI Worldwide

EUROPE

BelgiumEAT - European AdvancedTechnologies S.A.Tel: (32)2-5131455Fax: (32)2-5128279E-mail: [email protected]

FranceEAT - European AdvancedTechnologies S.A.Tel: (33)1-46404747Fax: (33)1-46404748E-mail: [email protected]

RussiaIsrael Aircraft Industries Ltd.CIS & BalticsTel: (7)095-258-2837Fax: (7)095-258-2838E-mail: [email protected]

ASIA

IndiaIsrael Aircraft Industries Ltd.Tel: (91)11-2-614-3103/4Fax: (91)11-2-614-0177E-mail: [email protected]

Bangalore Office:Tel: (91)80-5-115-1442Fax: (91)80-5-115-1441E-mail: [email protected]

ChinaIsrael Aircraft Industries Ltd.Tel: (86)10-65056564Fax: (86)10-65058566E-mail: [email protected]

South KoreaIsrael Aircraft Industries Ltd.Tel: (82)2-757-0421Fax: (82)2-757-0431E-mail: [email protected]

ThailandIsrael Aircraft Industries Ltd.Tel: 66-2-2535148/9Fax: 66-2-2535147Email: [email protected]

AUSTRALIAIsrael Aircraft Industries Ltd.Tel: (61)2-6262-7300Fax: (61)2-6262-7301Email: [email protected]

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