Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm
The formal signing of the "Achilles Shield" deal is not only a commercial and diplomatic achievement for Israel, but it is also the final seal on a tectonic shift in Europe's defense landscape.
Achilles Shield: Israel, Greece sign over NIS 10b. air defense deal against Turkey
Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project
US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods
VW's Qatari investors push back against Iron Dome plant deal talks with Rafael, sources say
The QIA is Volkswagen's third-largest shareholder after the Porsche SE investment vehicle of the family owners and the state of Lower Saxony. It has two seats on the carmaker's supervisory board.
Rafael unveils Hunter Eagle, a hit‑to‑kill interceptor for the low‑altitude drone fight
The VTOL interceptor carries no warhead, and if the mission is aborted it can return to its launch point and land vertically-ready for the next mission
'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.
Rafael unveils Storm Shield to protect UAVs in contested environments
During Operation Roaring Lion, aka Epic Fury, several American and Israeli drones were downed by Iranian systems.
Elbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany
The latest deal will focus on advancing technological capabilities while simultaneously strengthening the strategic ties between Germany and Israel, Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, said in a statement.
Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle
The firing tests mark the first successful firing of the popular missile from an unmanned ground platform
Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system
APS systems such as Trophy are designed to detect and intercept any anti-tank threats before hitting the platform
IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed
Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.
Despite tensions, dozens of Israeli companies set to head to Eurosatory 2026
Over 30 Israeli defense firms will attend Eurosatory, returning to France’s top arms expo despite strained ties, past bans, and halted procurement.
From first intercept to 10,000 combat intercepts: Iron Dome turns 15-analysis
The Iron Dome has become a global brand and has changed Israel's national security doctrine
