Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Israel shifts toward ‘Defense-Tech Nation’ as start-ups surge to $3b. in funding

New data shows defense-tech firms dominating Israel’s hi-tech investment, with start-up funding tripling year-on-year.

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(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.

Latest victim of Iranian missile attack dies after three months in hospital in Haifa

Volkswagen had previously slated the plant to close in 2027, though the company is now in talks with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to retool the plant and produce components for the "Iron Dome" missile defence system. The shift would save the factory's 2,300 jobs.

Qatar vetoes Volkswagen deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany - report

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

Rafael in talks to set up Iron Dome interceptor production line in India - report


Arrow, lasers and why air defenses are so important right now - analysis

The Ukrainian battlefield shows how key Israeli tech is to the air defenses nations want, especially as defense from the threat of Iranian drones.

Israel, US carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska

Rafael, Lockheed Martin to develop laser weapon system for Israel, US

IRON BEAM is a 100kW-class HELWS, expected to be the first-ever operational system for ground-based air defense against threats including rockets, mortars and UAVs.

 The IRON BEAM in action.

Meet the real winners from the IDF's latest operation: Rafael, IAI

The success rate that shows the effectiveness of Iron Dome will accelerate negotiations with several countries for purchasing the system, especially several Gulf countries.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, on August 6, 2022.

Rafael unveils new 5th-generation 'Ice Breaker' missile

The new missile offers the full scope of commonality incorporating not only the land and naval platform application, but now across all domains.

 The "Icebreaker" missile.

RAFAEL's new next-gen precision missile can switch controller mid-flight

The enhanced capabilities of the missile are new salvo controls, system handover, target image acquisition, and extended ranges.

 SPIKE NLOS 6th generation precision missile.

Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Finland to purchase Israeli air defense systems due to Russian threat

Finland's decision to increase its air defense capabilities comes as a direct response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The David's Sling air defense system intercepts target during flight test

Russia-Ukraine War: Israeli-made weapons are heading to Ukraine

Netherlands and Germany will be sending Ukraine an anti-tank weapons system manufactured by a subsidiary of Israel's state-owned Rafael

 A tank drives along a street after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of Russian troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine following the recognition of their independence, in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine February 22, 2022.

Israel's 'Protective Dome' system successfully tested on naval vessel

The naval defense system based on Iron Dome was tested against rockets, cruise missiles and UAVs.

 "Protective Dome" system tested on the INS Magen

Will Rafael’s quantum research change the face of submarine, aerial, and networked warfare?

Quantum official tells ‘Post’ what to expect next in defense arena.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile