Industry Solutions for Israeli Security
01-06-2013 / By:
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.