Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Spain to buy Rafael German unit missiles despite Israel protest

The Sánchez government justified the deal by saying that the components of MELLS are manufactured in Europe.

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Spike NLOS fired from Apache
A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ice Breaker weapons system (Illustrative).

Rafael to showcase wide range of surface-to-air defense capabilities at 2026 Singapore Airshow

The Ice Breaker, an air-launched long-range attack weapon system, was originally unveiled in 2022 and, according to Rafael, “provides surgical, pinpoint precision strike capabilities."

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A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

After Donald Trump claimed the Iron Dome: Is it Israeli or American? - analysis

Iron Dome has been marketed for years as a source of Israeli pride - but should it really be American pride?

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Rafael: AI transforming weapons from 'hard worker to decision maker'

“We can offer the highest technology,” said Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ariel Karo.

OCTOBER 13, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ariel Karo, Rafael executive vice president of business development and marketing speaks at The Jerusalem Post's 10th Annual Conference

Lockheed Martin, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to make new laser weapon

The two companies will work together to develop a ground-based laser weapon system.

JULY 27, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Artistic depiction of how innovative laser defense system would function on the battle field

Iron Dome: The inside story

Iron Dome shot down 1,428 rockets headed toward populated areas, an interception rate of 95%. Some 60–70 rockets hit populated areas.

JULY 15, 2021BySHLOMO MAITAL
Streaks of light are seen from Ashkelon as the Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip on May 20, 2021.

WATCH: Rafael unveils Seabreaker, a new missile with 300 km range

The 5th generation missile can be launched from the sea or the ground and hit targets 300km away with precision.

JUNE 30, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

Rafael sets up cyber consortium to defend critical infrastructure

Iranian attack on Israel's water supply led Rafael to form the consortium with 12 leading cyber companies.

JUNE 1, 2021ByANNA AHRONHEIM
People pose in front of a display showing the word 'cyber' in binary code, in this picture illustration taken in Zenica

Iron Dome simultaneously intercepts drones, rockets in hi-tech leap

"These new capabilities provide the political echelon and defense establishment with the operational flexibility that is critical to our national security."

MARCH 16, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
Iron Dome intercepts UAVs, rockets barrage simultaneously in test

Rafael marks milestone in development of I-Derby ER air-to-air missile

In a test series held earlier this week, Rafael completed the development of the ground-based air defense version of the missile.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
I-Derby ER Air-to-Air Missile

Israel signs agreement to equip German military with Trophy APS

Rafael's Trophy system is considered among the world’s most effective active protection systems.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
Israeli and German defense ministries sign agreement to equip the German military with the TROPHY APS. The system will be used for the German fleet of Leopard 2 tanks.

Defense expo IDEX and Gulfood open in UAE – but without Israelis

When it comes to new defense technologies, there is a need for major defense exhibitions like IDEX. It appears every other country realized this - except Israel

FEBRUARY 21, 2021BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
For the first time, IAI to exhibit at IDEX exhibition in the UAE

US Army evaluating Israel-made SPIKE SR missile, Rafael says

The demonstration was done by the company and its subsidiary in the US, Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS).

JANUARY 28, 2021ByUDI SHAHAM
Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.