Ashot Ashkelon Industries
Ashot Ashkelon is an Israeli defense manufacturer producing precision gears, transmissions, and gearboxes for aerospace, military vehicles, and defense platforms.
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Ashot Ashkelon Industries designs and manufactures build-to-print products including gears, transmissions, and gearboxes for the aerospace, military, and automotive industries. Founded in 1951 in Ashkelon, Israel, and traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: ASHO), the company has 430 employees and generated ₪394.59 million in revenue (2024).
Ashot was formerly a subsidiary of Israel Military Industries (IMI Systems), then controlled by Elbit Systems Land after Elbit's 2018 acquisition of IMI. In 2022, FIMI Opportunity Fund acquired 85% of Ashot Ashkelon from Elbit. The company also owns US-based Reliance Gear Corporation.
Ashot's products are critical components in military helicopters, fighter aircraft, armored vehicles, and naval systems. The company supplies precision mechanical systems to the IDF and international defense forces.
Dual-Use Assessment
Precision gears and transmissions serve military aerospace and commercial automotive applications.
Key Technologies
- Precision gear manufacturing
- Aerospace transmissions and gearboxes
- Military-grade drivetrain components
- Defense vehicle power systems
- Build-to-print precision machining
Use Cases & Applications
- Military helicopter transmission systems
- Fighter aircraft gearboxes
- Armored vehicle drivetrain components
- Naval propulsion systems
- Commercial aerospace gear manufacturing
Strategic Value to U.S.-Israel Alliance
Provides critical precision mechanical components for military aerospace and vehicle platforms.
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