Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defence leader, inaugurated its first visitors centre in the United States today. This is a further demonstration of IAI’s commitment to its US-based clients and partners and part of the vision of Amir Peretz, Chairman of the IAI Board of Directors and former Minister of Defense, who has led the company’s expansion activities in the USA.
The event was hosted by IAI’s Executive Vice President for North America, Amir Geva, who is responsible for the company’s activities in the United States. Their Excellencies Mr Michael Herzog – Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and Mr Gilad Erdan – Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, General Hedi Zilberman – IDF Defense Attaché to the US, Mr. Mishel Ben-Baruch – Director of IMOD to the US, Mr John Rood – United States Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Mr. Yair Katz General Secretary of National Union IAI Employees, and Mr Stephen Elliott- President & CEO of IAINA, were also participated in the event.
The visitor’s centre, located in Washington, was opened to deepen relationships and connections with its local partners – including government officials, the US military and local companies – and for them to interact with IAI’s products and capabilities using state-of-the-art innovative technology such as virtual reality.
Two of the company’s defence systems helped successfully prevent Iran’s April 14th attack against Israel from causing mass casualties, including the Arrow anti-ballistic missile and the company’s radars which are used in the Iron Dome.
Many of IAI’s clients and partners in America and Israel joined in the opening of the center which reflects the deep connection between Israel Aerospace Industries and the United States, and IAI’s central role in supporting the security of the State of Israel and that of its partners around the world.
Chairman of IAI’s Board of Directors and Israel’s Former Minister of Defense, Amir Peretz: “I announce the establishment of two new facilities. The first is the Visitors’ Center that we officially open here, today. The second is an innovation center that we plan to launch this coming at the end of July. Both facilities will serve as a bridge between IAI, the public at large and decision-makers here in Washington, DC.”
President and CEO of IAI, Boaz Levy: “IAI is proud to launch its new visitors centre in the US that will showcase the company’s capabilities, products and solutions for the aerospace and defence market. We have a long-standing relationship with the U.S. defence community as well as with commercial companies. I hope that the new visitor centre in Washington DC will increase opportunities for extensive future collaborations.”
IAI Executive Vice President of North American Affairs, Amir Geva: “The opening of an innovative visitor centre in Washington DC, reflects the company’s strategy, namely, to work to deepen business and technological activities with our partners in the US. These ventures demonstrate a combination of the IAI’s rich history with the American defense market alongside joint future initiatives, and their launch is a proactive step to strengthen IAI’s business activities in the United States”
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is a world-class aerospace and defence company innovating and delivering state-of-the-art technologies in space, air, land, naval, cyber & homeland security for defence and commercial markets. Combining the “Start-up Nation” spirit of innovation with decades of combat-proven experience, IAI provides customers with tailor-made, cutting-edge solutions to the unique challenges they face including satellites, UAVs, missiles, intelligence solutions, weapon systems, air defence systems, robotic systems, radars, business jets, aerostructures, and more. Established in 1953, IAI is one of Israel’s largest technology employers with offices and R&D centers in Israel and abroad.
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