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.
Spain to buy Rafael German unit missiles despite Israel protest
'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack
Rafael to showcase wide range of surface-to-air defense capabilities at 2026 Singapore Airshow
Iron Beam: How the Israeli laser works and destroys drones and missiles – Step by step
A revolutionary, cost-effective, precise interception tech critical to Israel’s air defense. It uses advanced laser beams. Which other countries are developing similar cutting-edge systems?
Israeli companies sold millions in weapons, equipment to Qatar, Netanyahu approved deals
In order to make the sales, the companies were required to get approval from the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry, and the prime minister.
'Incredible pride': 'Post' talks to IDF laser operator on cutting-edge defense of Israel
The breakthrough of the last week is only the beginning of the changes that operational military lasers will accomplish for the IDF.
Iron Beam laser’s speed could mute sirens, end most runs to bomb shelters
According to Rafael, a major advantage of its lasers is that they can shoot down enemy rockets and drones much earlier in the threat process.
Spain cancels €285 million missile contract with Israel's Rafael
Last Friday, Spanish Secretary of State for Defense Amparo Valcarce stated that the government was working on "disengagement plans" to avoid depending on Israel "in any way."
Perils of boom and bust: Can Israel re-strategize its defense spending? - opinion
Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone
Israel’s billion-dollar laser weapon could dominate global defense – or be killed by politics
Israel’s laser weapons debut in combat as NATO eyes next-gen defenses. Low-cost, battlefield-proven tech—but geopolitics may block export deals.
Rafael TYPHOON anti-drone platform passes military drill use in desert
The initial firing misses the drone, but in a second round of shots, the TYPHOON system successfully hits the drone, causing it to fall and crash into the sand.
Israel’s Iron Dome gets major upgrade after latest round of successful tests
"This latest round of testing has validated new capabilities that will help us better protect Israel and its people," said IMDO Director Moshe Patel.
US-Israel partnership: RAFAEL and Kratos to invest $175 million in rocket engine production
The new project, named Prometheus Energetics, will be headquartered near a US Navy and Army facility in Crane, Indiana.