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


Defense Ministry awards Rafael $5.2b US-funded air defense contract

Israel begins deploying $5.2B in US aid to enhance its missile shield, including Iron Dome upgrades and the new Iron Beam laser system that could slash interception costs.

 IRON DOME interceptors destroy rockets launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel in the skies over Ashkelon in May.

Israel's defense industry set to reach historic record in weapon sales - WSJ

The collective backlog for Elbit Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and IAI has risen by over 25%, compared with a 23% surge for all of 2023.

 The Arrow 3 air defense system, used for the first time on November 9, 2023, to intercept a missile fired at Eilat by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

'Dome of light': Defense company Rafael unveils new menorah 

The hanukkiah, which is four meters tall and four meters long, was constructed by Rafael employees and is placed at the company’s David Institute in Kiryat.

Defense company Rafael unveils new menorah 

National Insurance has not updated cyber security policies in a decade, State Comptroller says

The National Insurance Institute gets tens of thousands of alerts of cyber attacks a day that must be examined by a lone analyst manning the cyber control center.

 National Insurance

First German 'Leopard 2' tank equipped with Israeli 'Trophy' defense system launched

The new launch comes amid growing controversy in Germany over the sale of weapons to Israel.

 Leopard 2 tank equipped with Israel's Trophy system, October 29, 2024.

Iron Beam bolstered: Israel expands laser defense with NIS two billion deal

Elbit stated that the contract was awarded to the company to supply Israel's Iron Beam air defense system with high-power laser systems.

 An Israeli-made laser system, which aims to intercept incendiary balloons launched by Palestinians across the frontier from the Gaza Strip, is presented to the media, in southern Israel, near the Israel-Gaza border August 30, 2020.

What is going on with Israeli innovation this week, and how is it impacted by the war?

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast with guest hosts Ellie Esquenazi and Corey Tusak: Season 2, Episode 33.

 Guests hosts Ellie Esquenazi and Corey Tusak

Rafael to unveil short range laser defense for ground force

Trophy system has protected ground vehicles for years, but now has new capabilities

 Lite Beam 250. (Illustrative)

Israel and India expand strategic cooperation with drone threat seminar - exclusive

Israel and India held a seminar in Delhi to enhance security cooperation against drone threats with participation from defense ministries and companies from both countries.

Left to right Brig Gen Marut Shukla Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar Defense Attaché in India, Col. Avichai Zafrani Head of South Asia Division at SIBAT, Noam Haievy

Israel's Iron Beam laser air-defense operational next year, Rafael CEO confirms

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is making waves with its groundbreaking Iron Beam laser air defense system, which is set to enter operational service next year.

 US President Joe Biden attend a briefing on the Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam Air Defense Systems at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, July 13, 2022