According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel will launch its “most-advanced satellite” on an Indian missile. The article states that the satellite is “capable of transmitting tiny images in all weather conditions.” The satellite was developed and manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and contains Synthetic Aperture Radar capabilities developed by its Elta subsidiary.
This is not the only major joint-defense project by the two countries recently and is just one of many deals that IAI has made with foreign countries over the years. An article on Ynet last week reported that a Dun & Bradstreet study listed IAI as the business world’s most interesting Israeli company because of its many deals abroad.
Aside from being a major player in the technology industry abroad, the company plays an important role in Israel’s economy by employing over 15,000 workers. Additionally, while it is mainly focused on defense technology, it also has a commercial aircraft subsidiary and is one of the oldest technology companies in Israel being founded shortly after the establishment of the State of Israel.