Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

'Unique weapons, electronic warfare': Katz presents winners of Israel's 2026 Security Award

Among the winners are a system that was key during the Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, and the breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array.

IDF's technological edge.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Storm Shield

Rafael unveils Storm Shield to protect UAVs in contested environments

Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa

Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany

Diehl Defence UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) Ziesel

Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle


Rafael to unveil short range laser defense for ground force

Trophy system has protected ground vehicles for years, but now has new capabilities

 Lite Beam 250. (Illustrative)

Israel and India expand strategic cooperation with drone threat seminar - exclusive

Israel and India held a seminar in Delhi to enhance security cooperation against drone threats with participation from defense ministries and companies from both countries.

Left to right Brig Gen Marut Shukla Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar Defense Attaché in India, Col. Avichai Zafrani Head of South Asia Division at SIBAT, Noam Haievy

Israel's Iron Beam laser air-defense operational next year, Rafael CEO confirms

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is making waves with its groundbreaking Iron Beam laser air defense system, which is set to enter operational service next year.

 US President Joe Biden attend a briefing on the Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam Air Defense Systems at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, July 13, 2022

Lauder Center holds job fair for residents of Israel's north

Participants in the event enjoyed a special lecture by Israeli artist Lior Kalfon.

A job fair held by the Lauder Center for the Advancement of Employment in the Galilee.

Israel tests SPYDER air defense system amid rising drone threat

The new UAV interception capabilities can be added to another recent addition in SPYDER - an upgrade tailored to defend against ballistic missile attacks. 

 Rafael, Maf'at, and the Defense Ministry have successfully completed an experiment in the Rafael-made SPYDER All -in-one air-defense system. January 10, 2024.

US to deliver precision weapons to Israel to help lower civilian casualties - report

World leaders have expressed concern with the number of civilians being reported killed in the fighting in the Gaza Strip.

 Quad rack with 4x Rafael SPICE 250 glide bomb (mockup)

US to begin producing missiles for Iron Dome in 2025

A budget of $33 million has been earmarked to establish a production facility in Arkansas.


Israel's new Barak super tank: The future of Middle East warfare? - analysis

From the point of view of the Defense Ministry and IDF, the new Barak tank is the most advanced tank in the world today.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank

Israel to have partial laser defenses by next year - Rafael chair

"One year from now – Israel will be the first country to have partial laser protection. In two years there may be complete protection," said Yuval Steinitz.

Israel's ground-breaking laser system experiment carried out in the south of the country by the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development (DDR&D, or MAFAT in Hebrew) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

US Marines move forward with purchase of Israel's Iron Dome

As part of the deal, the Marine Corps will purchase 44 Iron Dome launchers and 1,840 Tamir interceptors.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023