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.
Latest victim of Iranian missile attack dies after three months in hospital in Haifa
Qatar vetoes Volkswagen deal with Israeli defense company Rafael in Germany - report
Rafael in talks to set up Iron Dome interceptor production line in India - report
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
Volkswagen in talks with Rafael to manufacture Iron Dome parts
Volkswagen and Rafael are exploring the conversion of the Osnabrück plant, with Volkswagen emphasizing that it is still examining options and that no final decision has been made.
Elron Ventures reports strong 2025 results as it pivots to defense tech growth strategy
Founded in 1962, Elron invests in sectors including cybersecurity, medical devices, and enterprise software, and has recently increased its focus on technologies tied to security and defense.
Israel’s defense companies report record $80 billion backlog as global demand surges
The backlog of orders of Israeli defense companies will translate into sales in the coming years and provides prosperous prospects for the companies and their investors.
Israel brings in 1,000 tons of weapons in 10 days as Iran fighting intensifies
Approximately 50 cargo aircraft carrying over 1,000 tons of weaponry, military equipment, and various types of munitions have landed in Israel over the past 10 days
The advanced Israeli-tech helping US and Israeli pilots strike their targets in Iran
Rafael Advanced Defense System's SPICE and Ice Breaker munitions along with Litening pods used against Iranian targets during Operation Roaring Lion/Epic Fury
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.
