Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 17 December 2018), visited Israel Aerospace Industries. IAI Chairman of the Board Harel Locker, IAI President and CEO Nimrod Sheffer and other senior officials presented the Prime Minister with ways to both strengthen IAI and benefit the national security of the State of Israel.

Prime Minister Netanyahu also toured an exhibit on technological means and abilities under development at IAI.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

"There is an accumulation of very talented minds and people here who are developing the cutting edge of the defense of the State of Israel, from micro-satellites that we will launch into space to missiles, only part of which you see here behind me. Space is a huge sphere that the State of Israel is entering.

They are developing offensive missiles here that can reach anywhere in the area and any target. This is the offensive power of the State of Israel which is very important for us in all sectors. They are developing weapons systems here with special capabilities that no other country has."

In response to a question about the planes deal with Croatia:

"This is being conducted between the countries. I have dealt with this personally. At the moment it is too early to be clearer. We are working on it."

In response to a question on a meeting with bereaved families:

"Today I met with the Hajbi family. I had promised the widow, Natali, during the week of mourning, that we would meet. She brought her two children, one of them, seven-year-old Guy, is a chess champion. I promised him that we would play chess. He came to my office with the family and after a tour, they took out a chess set and I began to play with this talented boy. After four minutes, we were stalemated; we did not finish because I had to come here. We photographed the board and decided that we would continue.

I meet with every family and I will meet with Kim's family as well."

IAI Chairman Locker:

"You have seen and heard here a little of our abilities. This is the realization of the Jewish genius to its fullest. IAI knows how to reach anywhere for the benefit of the people of Israel. Decide and we will go anywhere we like. The sky is the limit."