Industry Solutions for Israeli Security

A lot has been made out of the various technologies that have come out of Israel. With Israel at the forefront of the war on terror for decades, security solutions to help combat terrorism have always been highly sought after. Many of the technologies, which were created with defense uses in mind, have worked their way down, and now also have a consumer application. There is no doubt that Israel has produced some of the best security technologies in the market today, and, as such, there are many attractive investment opportunities in this field.

National security has always been a top priority in Israel. The need for unique technologies and self-reliance has led to a diversified, competitive industry, with products suitable for the most demanding situations and environments. With leading players in the vehicle protection segment and state-of-the-art solutions for airport and seaport security, Israel stands among the world leaders in this crucial market.

An estimated 600 Israeli companies are active in the security sector, broken down as follows: 35% Technologies, 35% Products, 20% IT & Software, 10% Services. Israel's defense industry totaled an unprecedented $7.2 billion in exports in 2010, an increase on the $6.9 billion achieved in 2009. Israel is the world’s sixth largest defense exporter. Government figures indicate Israeli defense companies sold military hardware worth $9.6 billion in 2010, $2.4 billion of it to Israel's military. Lastly, Approximately 350 Israeli security companies export their products worldwide.

Israel's leadership position in this market was achieved over decades of investment, development and operation of advanced security systems. Implementing large-scale border protection systems, securing population centers and rural areas, strategic assets, critical infrastructure, transportation, communications and cyberspace, Israel's experience is now serving friendly countries, seeking to protect their citizens and assets from growing domestic or foreign threats.

Israeli security measures are tailored for transportation in the air, land and sea, where combating terror requires deployment of effective screening of personnel and cargo. Unique Israeli security solutions are tailored to protect some of the world's largest airlines, airports, harbors, transportation, power stations oil and gas wells, pipelines at sea or on land, as well as countering riots and maintain order in correctional facilities.

Israeli high tech companies are active in every region, providing solutions and technologies for government entities, organizations and local private integrators, in national projects as well as private sector venues. Products and services range from conducting risk assessment surveys, to design, integration and implementation of tailor-made solutions. Among other things, Israeli firms provide solutions in access control, C4I, EMS, hazardous and explosive material detection and evacuation, ID authentication, intelligence and surveillance equipment, including UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or drones). In personal protection, Israeli companies establish and run counter-terrorism and VIP protection academies, where clients can avail themselves of Israel’s expertise in these areas.

Israeli technology and products are constantly being implemented in numerous projects, such as correctional facilities, stadiums, theatres, amusement parks, nuclear sites, critical infrastructure facilities, private housing, commercial buildings, airports, seaports, trains, federal sites, private enterprises, and more.