Aeronautics Defense Systems
Aeronautics Ltd. (Hebrew: אירונאוטיקס בע"מ) (formerly NETS Integrated Avionics Systems) is an Israeli company specializing in the manufacturing of Unmanned Aerial Systems for military uses. Since its establishment in 1997, the company has sold its products to more than 20 defense, military and homeland security customers in 15 countries. Its headquarters are in Yavne, Israel.
Aeronautics Defense Orbiter Mini UAV System | |
Native name | אירונאוטיקס בע"מ |
|---|---|
| Company type | Limited company |
| Industry | Defense Aerospace |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | Zvika Nave, Moshe Caspi, Avi Leumi |
| Headquarters | Yavne , |
Key people | Amos Mathan (CEO) |
| Products | Unmanned aerial vehicles |
| Revenue | ₪ 550 million (2015) |
| Owner | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
Number of employees | 600 (2015) |
| Parent | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Subsidiaries | RT Aerostats Systems Zanzottera Technologies Commtact |
| Website | www |
Aeronautics’ senior management is made up of leading figures from Israel’s defense, financial and political sectors. The company's CEO is Amos Mathan, who previously served as the CEO of Soltam Systems. The chairman of the board is Yedidia Yaari, a retired vice admiral who was the commander-in-chief of the Israeli Navy from 2000 to 2004 and the president of defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. from 2004 to 2015.
On September 2, 2019, The company has completed acquisition by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israeli businessman Avihai Stolero.