Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is Israel’s largest aerospace and defense company, globally recognized for its advanced military and commercial aerospace systems. Since its founding in 1953, IAI has developed a broad portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and solutions spanning air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, serving both government and commercial customers worldwide[1][2][4]. IAI is a leader in defense and security, offering turnkey projects as a prime contractor and subcontractor. Its expertise includes unmanned aerial systems (UAS), radars, electronic warfare, intelligence systems, ballistic missile defense, missiles, smart weapons, satellites, space launchers, and aircraft upgrades. The company also produces business jets and aerostructures, and performs maintenance and conversions of commercial aircraft, including aerial refueling modifications[1][2][4]. IAI’s Military Aircraft Group and Aviation Group manage legacy and ongoing defense aviation programs with combat-proven technologies. With a workforce of about 15,000 employees worldwide and over 200 in its U.S. subsidiary, IAI North America, the company supports military modernization efforts, particularly for the U.S. Department of Defense. IAI North America focuses on Americanized, battle-tested solutions in missile defense, aviation, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance), unmanned systems, and tactical vehicles, maintaining a supply chain of over 800 U.S. suppliers across 44 states. This subsidiary is headquartered near Washington, D.C., and recently expanded its operations in Fairfax County, Virginia, creating more than 50 new jobs[3][4]. IAI invests significantly in research and development, including green technologies, and embraces sustainability as a core business principle to ensure resilience and long-term growth. It has a reputation for innovation, reliability, and delivering technologies that provide a strategic edge to customers facing evolving defense challenges[1][2][5]. Its participation in international aerospace forums, such as the International Astronautical Congress, underscores its global engagement and leadership