Tel Aviv, Israel. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) On October 28 announced that the company’s Board of Directors, headed by Chairman of the Board Boaz Levy, has approved the appointment of Col (Res.) Shlomi Sudri as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Systems, Missiles and Space Group, following the recommendation of IAI President and CEO Guy Bar Lev.
Sudri brings more than 30 years of managerial, business and technological experience in leading strategic programmes and complex defence systems in the fields of missiles, air defence and space. Sudri began his career at IAI in 2015 as Head of the Arrow and Missile Defence Directorate. In 2020, he was appointed General Manager of the Space Division within the SMS Group. In this role, he led significant growth initiatives, expanded business activities in international markets, secured strategic projects, and substantially increased the order backlog and sales.
Under his leadership, the Space Division developed and produced advanced satellites, alongside operational activities supporting the requirements of Israel’s defence establishment, the IDF and additional customers.
Prior to joining IAI, he held a series of senior positions in the Israeli Missile Defence Organisation (IMDO) within the Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) at the Israeli Ministry of Defence and played a key role in the development of Israel’s multi-layered defence architecture. Throughout his career, he has received several Israel Defence Prizes.
IAI’s Systems, Missiles and Space Group develops and produces advanced offensive and defensive missile systems, including the Arrow and BARAK air and missile defence systems. The Group also serves as Israel’s national space powerhouse, developing and producing advanced communications and observation satellites, launchers, and ground command and control systems. Its capabilities encompass cutting-edge technologies, advanced engineering, and complex systems integration.
Boaz Levy, Chairman of the Board of IAI, commented, “I congratulate Sudri on his appointment. Over the years, IAI has cultivated managers from within its ranks who combine professional excellence, management capabilities and a deep understanding of defence and technological challenges. Sudri brings significant experience and proven capabilities, and I am confident that he will continue to lead the Group forward, strengthen its capabilities and contribute to the security of the State of Israel and to IAI’s business growth.”
Guy Bar Lev, President and CEO of IAI, stated, “The Systems, Missiles and Space Group stands at the forefront of Israel’s defence and technological endeavours. Leading this Group is a mission of national and strategic importance. Sudri’s appointment reflects the strength of IAI’s human capital and management talent pipeline. I welcome this important appointment and am confident that Sudri’s extensive experience and in-depth familiarity with the company will contribute to continued leadership of the Group toward technological, operational and business achievements in Israel and worldwide.”
Sudri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical and Space Engineering and a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering both from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
The appointment will take effect on December 1, 2026.
