GENERAL INFORMATION
Established:  1947
Ownership:  Government

Core business

Defense and military systems

Employees:  5000

Overview

ISRAEL MILITARY INDUSTRIES Ltd. (IMI) is a leader in the design,
development and manufacture of innovative, high performance
defense and military systems.

Founded in 1933, IMI is part and parcel of the State of Israel's
dynamic development. Its leading edge technology and production
capabilities have assured that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stay
at the forefront of modern weapons and defense systems
development.

IMI has been outstanding in the commercial sector - from
satellite rocket launchers to advanced pay phones, utilizing its
leading edge technologies and marketing network. Today, IMI is
focusing on its core business - the defense systems market.

IMI is a leading defense industry, offering comprehensive
development, design, production and testing facilities. Primary
product lines include weapon systems and ammunition for ground
forces; tank and artillery ammunition; anti-tank missiles, and
artillery TCS - Trajectory Corrected System for Artillery Rocket
Systems as well as small arms weapons and ammunition, tank guns
and upgrading programs. Also offered a full spectrum of aircraft
systems: auxiliary mission equipment; fuel tanks and pylons;
chaff and flare systems; air launched decoys; stand off weapon
systems and aerial ammunition.

With over 60 percent of its production destined for world
markets, IMI is a recognized supplier to armed forces, law
enforcement and security agencies and defense manufacturers on
five continents.

IMI is the major supplier to the Israel Defense Forces,
fulfilling its most important mission - ensuring the safety and
security of Israel and its citizens. With this task as its guide,
IMI's drive towards excellence is not just a corporate
commitment, but a crucial national responsibility.