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IAI Wins Award for Arrow
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has won first place in the prestigious Flight International award for its Arrow anti- ballistic missile system.

"It is an outstanding achievement because it is a very important event in our industry. It is given out every two years. This time we are number one," President and CEO Moshe Keret told The Jerusalem Post.

Top aviation experts from around the world judged the prize, which is considered the most prestigious award of the aviation business.

The Arrow is the first such missile protection system in the world. It began operation in the IAF about a year ago after over a decade of development.

IAI won the civilian category last year in Singapore for its Galaxy mid- size business jet.

"Year after year when you look at our record it brings us prestige and that brings business later on. First and foremost it is a recognition of our excellence," Keret said.

Thousands of visitors have come by the Israeli pavilions at the French Air Expo, with many, including representatives from Israel's neighbors, taking a close look at the Arrow.

"We have neighbors of ours who are looking, but only out of curiosity," Keret said, adding that the Air Show presented a great opportunity to make contacts and deals.

 

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