Aeronautics

Unmanned Aerial Systems and Defense Solutions

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Acquired by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on Aug, 2019

Company Overview

Snapshot

Founded in November 1997, Aeronautics operates with 201–500 employees. The company raised $135 million across one funding round. Aeronautics was acquired by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in August 2019.

Business overview

Aeronautics provides integrated turnkey solutions centered on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), payloads, and communications for homeland security, defense, and civil applications. The company's UAS-based platforms deliver operationally proven solutions for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system requirements, including the Orbiter 3 small tactical UAS. Aeronautics maintains in-house capabilities as a UAS integrator, offering a complete range of subsystems such as air vehicles, avionics, electro-optical payloads, and command and control units. The company serves the Aerospace, Defense & HLS sector, providing tailored solutions for force protection, tactical intelligence gathering, and advanced simulation and image exploitation systems for UAS personnel training.

Strategic signal

In August 2024, Aeronautics secured a significant order for its Orbiter 3 from a European NATO member. This indicates strong continued demand for its tactical UAS solutions within the defense sector and validates the company's technological relevance in critical international markets.

Company Intelligence Q&A

What was the most recent significant order for Aeronautics' products?
In August 2024, Aeronautics secured a significant order for its Orbiter 3 unmanned aerial system from a European NATO member.
When was Aeronautics acquired and by whom?
Aeronautics was acquired by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in August 2019.
What was the outcome of the regulatory review regarding the acquisition of Aeronautics?
In March 2024, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems was fined 3 million NIS for not awaiting approval for the merger with Aeronautics.
What new product did Aeronautics introduce in June 2022?
In June 2022, Aeronautics introduced Trojan, a multi-sensor, multi-mission unmanned hover plane.
When did Aeronautics add VTOL capability to its Orbiter-4 system?
In June 2022, Aeronautics added VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) capability to its Orbiter-4 unmanned aerial system.

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