Israel Africa | Business Guide | 2020

Israeli Security Systems in Numbers ●● Israel’s defense export deals from 2019 totaled $ 7 . 2 billion and involved 120 different defense companies. ●● Israeli arms exports increased by 77 per cent between 2010 – 14 and 2015 – 19 to their highest-ever level. ●● Israeli radars and electronic warfare suites made up 17 percent of the sales last year; missiles at 15 percent; and optics at 12 percent. Naval systems and vehicles were among the smallest portion of contracts. ●● Israel is counted among the top 10 arms exporters outside Europe and North America. ●● In 2019 exports of Israeli companies covered radars and electronic warfare systems ( 17 %), missiles, rockets and air defense systems ( 15 %), aircraft and avionics ( 13 %), observation and optronics ( 12 %), weapon stations and launchers ( 10 %), drone systems and UAVs ( 8 %), intelligence, information and cyber systems ( 7 %), C 4 I and communication systems ( 7 %), vehicles and APCs ( 4 %), customer service and other ( 3 %), ammunition and armament ( 3 %), and naval systems ( 1 %). years has been to invest in more advanced technology to reduce the incidents of crime and increase safety and security for their citizens. The average scale of regional and inter-State conflicts in Africa is still relatively high on a global measure, but in the last decade, the situation has improved. There is a growing consensus about the need to keep the status quo, alongside the recognition of a stable, quiet environment in Africa as a condition for a flourishing market. This commitment has proved to be critical in a growing number of African States aspiring for new and sustainable investments and projects. Even when national security issues have been resolved, personal security may remain a concern, mainly in areas of frequent conflict based on high inequality. The security of closed-off neighborhoods is often run by private civilians who will hire professional services. As Israel is a significant player in the global arms and security market, it is a natural choice for supplying security services. FromMilitary to Civil Army related innovations are the cradle of Israeli high-tech. Military R&D technologies and innovations have found their way into the civilian market. Israel is one of the world's major exporters ofmilitary equipment, ranked eighth among global arms supplier for 2015 – 19 and its exports account in this period for 3 % of the global total. Outside Europe and North America it is in the top 10 arms exporters (with China and South Korea). Israeli companies are active in providing solutions for securing strategic facilities, military tactic communication systems and smart communicationapplications forAfrican armies. Software data products that are in use in intelligence applications are another vital field, bridging thegap between on-the-spot requirements and cutting edge ability. Among the novel Israeli products presented at international fairs and exhibitions are: ●● Advanced bunkers and defense walls, suitable for construction on the spot by a small force ●● A unique light barrier aimed at defending against attacks of heavy weapons ●● Mobile systems to locate and monitor forces, and/or explosives in the battlefield ●● System to prevent two-sided shooting, using communication technologies ●● Infrared identification system for locating approaching enemies ●● AI-based video analyzing tools of monitoring facilities and control towers, to react to incursions in real-time and protect security guards ●● Battle training systems especially for urban environment ●● Unmanned vehicles to patrol in hostile environments, carrying heavy equipment and weapons ●● Balloon equipped with a special day-and-night camera and radar, detecting suspicious movements in a defined area. 37