Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer

This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East war, in which Israeli air-defense systems proved their worth as never before, and of the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.

INDIAN PRIME Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv at the start of Modi’s official visit to Israel on February 25, 2026.
Spike NLOS fired from Apache

Spain to buy Rafael German unit missiles despite Israel protest

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


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).

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Final Trophy active protection systems delivered to US Army

Under contracts awarded on an urgent need basis by the Army’s Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems, the companies delivered the first APS systems in September 2019.

The Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) on a US Abrams tank.

Rafael unveils AI, deep learning tech for IDF infantry troops

Under the new system, all parties in the battle will see the same image – provided by the goggles of an infantry soldier or a sensor on a fighter jet.

New combat uniforms for IDF infantry soldiers

Israeli defense companies, IAI and Rafael, to present at UAE defense show

SmartShooter, BIRD Aerosystems to also present hardware at first-ever Israeli pavilion in Gulf state’s IDEX defense show.

A SPYDER surface-to-air missile system.

Czech military to purchase 4 Israeli aerial defense batteries

SPYDER is a quick reaction, low-to-high surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters and UAVs.

A SPYDER surface-to-air missile system.

Rafael executive VP to 'Post': We are a cornerstone of Israel's story

One of the best-known creations of Rafael is the Iron Dome missile protection system.

Rafael executive vice president Dr. Ran Gozali is seen addressing The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

Rafael head of land maneuver systems directorate praises IDF Trophy system

The Trophy system detects missiles when launched and destroys the incoming missile before it can reach the tank.

Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Michael Lurie, head of the land maneuver systems directorate at Rafael, is seen addressing The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

Israel and Italy finalize arms deal

Jerusalem to purchase advanced training helicopters, Rome to purchase spike missiles and simulators.

AW119Kx helicopter, illustrative

IAI, Rafael work with UAE counterpart to combat coronavirus

The companies intend to use each one of their fields of expertise and technologies to develop medical initiatives to combat coronavirus.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Defense Ministry orders Firefly loitering munition for IDF ground forces

Weighing only 3kg, the munition was developed for urban combat.

RAFAEL’s SPIKE FireFly loitering munition