On September 3, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announced its acquisition of the company Aeronautics Ltd.. The Israeli defense technology company will hold 50% of the compatriot company, with partner businessman Mr Avichai Stolero, holding the other half.

Aeronautics is indeed an Israeli company, specialized in air drones. It has a wide portfolio of products, especially militaries, and has been awarded several contracts of the sector, mainly with its UAV family Orbiter.

Rafael’s acquisition is part of a strategy to evaluate and implement new areas of growth, including by mergers and acquisitions of unmanned platform companies. This will enables the group to extend its portfolio of offerings and develop new competences in the UAV field and the related sensors and thus meet the needs of the civil and military markets. “Aeronautics will take part in some of Rafael’s innovation projects, with a vision to increase mutual growth, explore new markets, and provide end-to-end solutions in the low-tier aerial domain”, announced Rafael.