Aeronautics Defense Systems

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Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.

Aeronautics Defense Orbiter Mini UAV System
Native name	אירונאוטיקס בע"מ
Company type	Limited company
Industry	Defense Aerospace
Founded	1997; 27 years ago (1997)
Founder	Zvika Nave, Moshe Caspi, Avi Leumi
Headquarters	Yavne , Israel
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-sys.com

Aeronautics Ltd. (Hebrew: אירונאוטיקס בע"מ) (formerly NETS Integrated Avionics Systems) is an Israeli company^[1] 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.^{[2][needs update]} Its headquarters are in Yavne, Israel.^[3]

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.^[4]