Iran Missile Hits Israel Drone Factory, CEO Says ‘Everything Blown To Pieces’

Last Updated:April 05, 2026, 16:17 IST

The missile struck near the perimeter of the facility, creating a large impact zone and destroying much of the structure.

An Iranian missile strike has severely damaged a drone manufacturing facility in Petah Tikva, forcing a complete shutdown of operations and raising concerns over disruptions to Israel’s defence production.

The facility, run by Aero Sol Aviation Solutions, was hit during a recent escalation, leaving the structure largely destroyed. Company officials said the damage is so extensive that work cannot resume at the site and rebuilding there is unlikely, according to a report by Ynet News.

Aero Sol supplies critical equipment to Israel’s defence sector, including pilot helmets, bomb components and drones used by the Israeli military. The strike caused major destruction to machinery, infrastructure and office spaces, effectively wiping out the plant.

According to the outlet, the missile landed near the perimeter of the factory, creating a large crater and a wide impact zone. The attack is being viewed as part of the broader escalation between Iran and Israel, with defence-linked facilities increasingly coming under focus.

The incident came just days after the company was acquired by Valorex in a deal valued at around 35 million shekels. CEO Israel Vaserlauf suggested the possibility that the factory may have been deliberately targeted, noting that publicly available information could have made the site identifiable.

He, however, downplayed the likelihood of internal involvement, saying the facility maintained a low profile and was not visibly identifiable as a defence unit from the outside.

Vaserlauf described the destruction as total, saying the blast tore apart the structure and caused heavy losses. Despite this, he noted that some equipment, data, production files and even a few drones were recovered. According to him, while the visible damage appears significant, the company’s core capabilities remain intact.

He said the factory would have to be completely demolished, and a decision on the land would rest with the property owner. The company, backed by Valorex, is now looking to relocate and rebuild operations elsewhere.

The CEO expressed confidence that supply disruptions to the Israeli military would be temporary. He said efforts are underway to restore key production lines within a week, either through alternative facilities or by working with defence partners.

The damage is estimated at around 15 million shekels, including recent investments, equipment and raw materials. Vaserlauf also raised concerns over compensation processes, saying prolonged rebuilding and reimbursement delays could pose financial challenges.

Employees played a key role in recovery efforts, working through the night to salvage whatever remained. The company has informed its clients about the situation and said it has received support, including offers of advance payments and assistance from defence manufacturers.

Aero Sol now plans to begin the search for a new site immediately, aiming to restart operations as soon as possible despite the setback.

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