No. 35: Yoav Turgeman, Bezalel Machlis, and Inbal Kreiss: Powering Israel’s defense revolution

This article highlights three key figures driving Israel's defense and space industries: Bezhalel Machlis, Inbal Kreiss, and Yoav Turgeman.

• Bezhalel Machlis, CEO of Elbit Systems, reported "double-digit growth in sales, backlog, and earnings per share" in Q2, with a record backlog of $32 billion. Elbit is developing an airborne high-power laser system for helicopters and fighter aircraft, offering advantages over ground-based lasers.
• Inbal Kreiss, head of innovation for IAI's Systems, Missiles & Space Division, is a leading figure in missile defense and satellite innovation. She led the Arrow 3 program, establishing Israel as a leader in exo-atmospheric interception, and oversaw the development of Israel's observation and communication satellites.
• Yoav Turgeman, president and CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has over four decades of experience shaping Israel's defense capabilities. He previously led the Arrow missile defense system program at IAI and served as CEO of ELTA Systems, expanding Israel's global presence in radar and electronic warfare technologies.