Berlin and Israel Aerospace Industries to Establish Defence Innovation Hub
The State of Berlin and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed an MoU to create an innovation centre in Berlin focused on aerospace, defence, security, and dual-use technologies. The hub will support startups through accelerators and partnerships, strengthening strategic ties. Separately, Israeli firm Elbit Systems plans to expand its German workforce and produce loitering munitions with Diehl Defence. The agreements deepen German-Israeli security cooperation.
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IAI Signs MoU with Berlin to Establish Aerospace and Defense Innovation Center
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state of Berlin to establish a new innovation center for aerospace, defense, security, and dual-use technologies in the German capital. The center will support startups through funding and acceleration programs, aiming to foster collaboration between industry, politics, research, and investors. The agreement also includes expanding IAI's industrial presence in Berlin through local production and creating highly skilled jobs. IAI Chairman Boaz Levy highlighted the long-standing partnership with Germany, while Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner emphasized making Berlin a leading innovation metropolis. IAI is already known in Germany for the Arrow 3 missile defense system, Heron TP drones, and the BlueWhale autonomous underwater system. The company has run similar accelerator programs in the US, India, and Israel.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikIAI Signs MoU with Berlin to Establish Aerospace and Defense Innovation Center
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State of Berlin to establish a new innovation center for aerospace, defense, security, and dual-use technologies in the German capital. The center will support startups through funding and acceleration programs, aiming to foster collaboration between industry, politics, research, and investors. The agreement also includes expanding IAI's industrial presence in Berlin through local production and creating highly skilled jobs. IAI Chairman Boaz Levy highlighted the strategic partnership and integration of IAI's capabilities into Berlin's innovation ecosystem. Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner emphasized the importance of the center for investment and technological leadership. IAI is already active in Germany as the main contractor for the Arrow 3 missile defense system and supplier of Heron TP drones and BlueWhale autonomous systems.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikIsrael Aerospace Industries to Establish Innovation Center in Berlin
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the state of Berlin to establish a new innovation center for aerospace, defense, security, and dual-use technologies. The center will support startups through funding and acceleration programs, foster collaboration between industry, politics, research, and investors, and expand IAI's industrial presence via local production and job creation. The signing ceremony included Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner and IAI CEO Moshe Levy. IAI already supplies Arrow 3 missile defense systems, Heron TP drones, and BlueWhale autonomous underwater systems to Germany. The initiative builds on IAI's international accelerator programs such as Catalyst in the US, NeuSPHERE in India, and ASTRA in Israel.
CPM Defence Network – News: Verteidigung und WehrtechnikBerlin and Israeli defence giant IAI to create innovation hub
The State of Berlin and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to establish an innovation centre focused on aerospace, defence, security, and dual-use technologies in the German capital. The deal was signed by Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner and IAI CEO Boaz Levy on the sidelines of the ILA Air Show. The hub will support start-ups through accelerator programmes, partnerships, and pilot projects. IAI is the prime contractor for the Arrow-3 missile defence system delivered to Germany and supplies Heron TP drones to the German Air Force. The initiative reflects IAI's long-term commitment to Europe. Separately, Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems plans to increase its German workforce to 1,000 and signed an MoU with Diehl Defence to produce SkyStriker loitering munitions in Germany. Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor highlighted the strength of security cooperation between Germany and Israel, contrasting it with France's decision to forgo such cooperation.
EuractivBerlin and Israel Aerospace Industries to establish defence innovation hub
The State of Berlin and Israeli defence group Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to create an innovation centre focused on aerospace, defence, security, and dual-use technologies in the German capital. The deal was signed by Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner and IAI CEO Boaz Levy on the sidelines of the ILA Air Show. The hub will support start-ups through accelerator programmes, partnerships, and pilot projects. IAI is the prime contractor for the Arrow-3 missile defence system delivered to Germany and supplies Heron TP drones to the German Air Force. The initiative reflects IAI's long-term commitment to Europe and aims to strengthen strategic partnerships. Separately, Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems plans to increase its German workforce to 1,000 and signed an MoU with Diehl Defence to produce SkyStriker loitering munitions in Germany. Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor highlighted the strength of security cooperation with Germany, contrasting it with France's decision to forgo such collaboration.
EuractivBerlin and Israeli defence giant IAI agree to establish aerospace and defence innovation hub
The State of Berlin and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed an agreement to establish an innovation centre focused on aerospace, defence, security, and dual-use technologies in the German capital. The deal was signed by Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner and IAI CEO Boaz Levy on the sidelines of the ILA Air Show. The hub will support start-ups through accelerator programmes, partnerships, and pilot projects. IAI is the prime contractor for the Arrow-3 missile defence system delivered to Germany and supplies Heron TP drones to the German Air Force. The initiative reflects IAI's long-term commitment to Europe and aims to strengthen strategic partnerships. Separately, Israeli defence firm Elbit Systems plans to increase its German workforce to 1,000 employees and signed an MoU with Diehl Defence to produce SkyStriker loitering munitions in Germany. Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor highlighted the strength of security cooperation between Germany and Israel.
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