Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Rafael subsidiary strikes deal with four NATO countries for Trophy APS

“In the coming years, APS will be increasingly embedded as a standard requirement across armored fleets...and treated as an essential element of modern land warfare"

JANUARY 23, 2026|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER

Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Israel can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'

With only seven countries deeply involved in developing space capabilities, Israel now has a larger qualitative advantage in that arena than in others where it once had an advantage.

JANUARY 20, 2026|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

YUVAL STEINITZ, chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, says Israel has succeeded where global superpowers have failed – bringing laser air defense technology onto the battlefield.

Israel poised to launch defense privatizations in months, says government official

The government plans an initial sale of 25-30% of each company on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in small tranches this year

JANUARY 14, 2026|ByREUTERS

Illustrative: Various decommisioned aircraft and missiles are displayed at the entrance to the former Naval Air Station off California Highway 1 on June 12, 2022, in Point Mugu, California.

How Israeli defense tech ended up in Venezuela’s hands - explainer

Before former president Hugo Chávez began distancing Venezuela from Washington and aligning with US and Israeli adversaries such as Iran, Venezuela maintained a defense relationship with Israel.

JANUARY 4, 2026|ByUDI ETZION

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.

OCTOBER 28, 2024BySAM HALPERN

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.

OCTOBER 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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

OCTOBER 8, 2024ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

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.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024ByEVE YOUNG

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.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

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

Lauder Center holds job fair for residents of Israel's north

Participants in the event enjoyed a special lecture by Israeli artist Lior Kalfon.

APRIL 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A job fair held by the Lauder Center for the Advancement of Employment in the Galilee.

Israel tests SPYDER air defense system amid rising drone threat

The new UAV interception capabilities can be added to another recent addition in SPYDER - an upgrade tailored to defend against ballistic missile attacks.

JANUARY 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF