Interview | Executive Vice President, Israel Aerospace Industries, Yehuda Lahav

The Paris Air Show 2023 was special to IAI as it coincided with its 70th anniversary. How did this milestone translate into your exhibits at the show?

We were happy to take part again in the Paris Air Show, which represented a unique opportunity to display and present our many products. This year, we marked 70 years since the company was first founded and 75 years since the State of Israel was established—both are exciting milestones. We reflect on our rich history and look forward to the next 70 years as IAI continues to lead the defence and security, aviation and space sectors.

Are there any further technological upgrades on Harop which has both artificial and human intelligence embedded in it? In what time frame will HALE and MALE drones with full AI onboard to including sensors, processors and payload be available?

IAI is one of the leading companies in the world in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles in particular and in the fields of defense, aviation and space in general. As always, our products are not only at the forefront of technology, but each time redefine the highest standard of the market.

Please provide technological insights into multi-sensor multi mission radar system and how it will contribute to closing the