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.

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

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

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

 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


Rafael subsidiary strikes deal with four NATO countries for Trophy APS

'In the coming years, APS will be increasingly embedded as a standard requirement across armored fleets...and treated as an essential element of modern land warfare'

EuroTrophy GmbH and KNDS Deutschland

Israel can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'

With only seven countries deeply involved in developing space capabilities, Israel now has a larger qualitative advantage in that arena than in others where it once had an advantage.

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Israel poised to launch defense privatizations in months, says government official

The government plans an initial sale of 25-30% of each company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in small tranches this year

YUVAL STEINITZ, chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, says Israel has succeeded where global superpowers have failed – bringing laser air defense technology onto the battlefield.

How Israeli defense tech ended up in Venezuela’s hands - explainer

Before former president Hugo Chávez began distancing Venezuela from Washington and aligning with US and Israeli adversaries such as Iran, Venezuela maintained a defense relationship with Israel.

Illustrative: Various decommisioned aircraft and missiles are displayed at the entrance to the former Naval Air Station off California Highway 1 on June 12, 2022, in Point Mugu, California.

‘Do not mess with us,’ - Herzog issues stern warning to Israel's enemies

“This is also a message to our enemies,” declared Herzog. “We suggest that you simply not mess with us, and understand that Israel is an existing fact..."

President Isaac Herzog visits Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in northern Israel.

Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel

The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors.

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

Israeli firm that detects divers and submarines considers listing on Tel Aviv exchange

DSIT Solutions is emerging as a key player in underwater security, supplying sonar and surveillance systems to navies and critical infrastructure operators worldwide

DSIT's sonar systems for naval platforms

Kenya receives Israeli SPYDER air defense system in $26 million deal

The system was delivered by a CAL Cargo Airlines cargo plane in mid-December

Rafael's Spyder air defense system

Rafael delivers Spyder air defense system to Georgia - report

The system can engage multiple threats simultaneously up to 80 kilometers away in all weather conditions.

Rafael's Spyder air defense system

Israeli defense giants climb int'l ranks, record double-digit revenue growth in 2024, report says

The three Israeli firms listed in SIPRI’s Top 100 arms producers report increased their combined arms revenues by 16% from 2023 to $16.2 billion. 

View of the closed Elbit Systems stand after the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow have been shut down by organizers during the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 16, 2025.