Israel India | Business Guide | 2017

068 > Cyber, Defense & HLS > New technologies Israel-India > Business Guide > 2017 ‏ H omeland Security (HLS) 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 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 $6.5 billion in exports in 2013,and $5.66 billion in 2014.Israel is the world’s sixth largest defense exporter. Approximately 350 Israeli security companies export their products worldwide. International Cooperation HLS offers opportunities for cooperation: companies open to share and collaborate can benefit. Israeli solutions are often incorporated in larger systems, as OEM systems. Companies often employ an open approach to partnering with local or international providers.As prime contractors, they integrate complete systems while as sub- contractors, provide products, applications, and services.To ensure that the client receives optimal,affordable,and usable solutions,Israeli companies work closely with leading security integrators worldwide,including 3M,Boeing, Embraer,Finmeccanica,G4S,Honeywell,IBM, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon,SAIC,Safran,Siemens,Thales,Tyco, among many others. ‏ Unique technologies and state-of-the-art solutions With an estimated 600 Israeli companies active in the Security Sector, Israel is the world’s sixth largest exporter in this field ‏ Global Presence ‏ Israeli companies are involved in security projects worldwide, as prime contractors or partners. Israeli security services and technologies were involved in securing major sports,entertainment,andmega-public events worldwide including the Olympic Games in Atlanta and Athens, African Cup of Nations and the Pan-American games in Rio. Israeli security systems protect some of the major symbols of western civilization, including BuckinghamPalace,theVatican and the Eiffel Tower. These systems also secure the largest aviation hubs and seaports in the world,including JFK (NewYork City),Heathrow (London), and Changi (Singapore) Airports. Furthermore, Israeli trainers support some of the finest police and counter-terror units around the globe. ‏ Key Sub-sectors Israeli security industries are active internationally in numerous areas including: ‏ Avionics/Aviation Security Satellites; Fighter jets; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) such as the Predator Drones (Israel Aerospace Industries Arrow Theater Missile Defense System (Rafael, IAI, Boeing). ‏ Maritime Security The Protector, an unmanned naval patrol vehicle (RAFAEL) ‏ Land Force The Merkava Tank, the Uzi Submachine Gun, Galil and Tavor Rifles. ‏ Public Security Crisis & Emergency Management,Counter Terrorism,CBRN,EMS and Public Awareness, ‏ Critical Infrastructure Protection Electronics, Optronics, Thermal Imaging, Biometrics, Smart Cards, IT Security & Anti- Fraud. Infrastructure protection from Israel is currently being used at Buckingham Palace, the Vatican, and the Eiffel Tower, to cite a few examples. ‏ As part of this infrastructure protection,Israel offers unique capabilities in the following areas:  • Physical barriers and fencing  • Sensors  • Intrusion detection  • Image processing  • Tracking and motion control • Observation • Access control  • Biometrics  • Smart cards  • Anti-forgery  • Commodity protection  • Surveillance  • Crowd control  • Command and control rooms ‏ Other HLS related areas in which Israeli companies are heavily involved range from automated speech recognition systems and remote sensors to video image location and identification, early warning devices and advanced tactical imaging systems. Source:Israel Export Institute and "Invest in Israel"