Soltam Systems (Yokneam Illit)

Israel / Hazafon / Yoqneam Illit / Yokneam Illit
 military, production, artillery

Soltam Systems (Hebrew: סולתם מערכות‎) is an Israeli Defense company located near Yokneam. The company develops and manufactures advanced artillery systems, mortars, ammunition and peripheral equipment since 1952. Soltam Systems serves armed and special forces in more than 60 countries. Among the companies major customers are the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the United States Army and NATO countries.

Soltam was founded in 1950 as the IDF artillery manufacturer. The company was founded by the Israeli Solel Boneh Ltd. and Luxembourg based Salgad (Societe Anonyme Luxembourgoise de Gestion et D'Administration) which was a fully owned subsidiary of the Finnish artillery and mortar manufacturer Tampella. Until 2010 Soltam was owned by the MIKAL Group, when in October it was sold to Elbit Systems and is now 100% owned by them.

Soltam Systems has been a world class leader in the artillery arena for over 50 years. The company develops and manufactures Artillery Systems, Mortars, Ammunition and peripheral equipment that have been battle-proven globally. Soltam Systems is committed to delivering an integrated solution for Artillery, Infantry, Mechanized and Special Forces for the successful accomplishment of their missions.

The company’s integrated systems incorporate smart and advanced technology, modular weapon products and automatic laying and loading capacity. Outfitted with enhanced ballistic computers, navigation and target acquisition equipment and a battery command post, they are smoothly integrated into customers’ C4I systems.

Soltam Systems Ltd., P.O.Box 13, Yoqneam Idustrial Zone 20692
ISRAEL
Tel: 00972-4-9896282 / 218
Fax: 00972-4-9892045

www.soltam.com/?CategoryID=159
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Coordinates:   32°40'18"N   35°6'20"E
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