The UAV threat continues to keep us awake at night, but Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) CEO Boaz Levy promises that within months the Ministry of Defense will be presented with solutions for intercepting UAVs.
Walla quoted him as saying: "There is no problem in intercepting a UAV, just as we have proven that it is possible to intercept ballistic missiles."
Levy emphasized that UAVs fly slower than ballistic missiles, and therefore intercepting them does not pose a significant technological challenge. He noted that the solutions that will be presented will not include the use of lasers, as this technology is not yet mature enough.
The announcement of a UAV interception solution comes against the backdrop of IAI's financial success. The company recorded a significant increase in sales and profits, with most of the increase in sales being to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The company's backlog of orders reached an all-time high of $25 billion.
IAI is also facing political challenges, especially with the embargo imposed on it by countries such as France. Levy referred to the French embargo and said: "Dark days in Europe." However, he is confident that the embargo will not significantly harm the company's business.
