Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Israel opens national pavilion at AUSA to showcase battleproven systems to the US Army

The pavilion was opened by the head of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) at the Defense Ministry (IMOD) Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Yair Kulas.

Israel opens its pavilion at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, October 12, 2026.
Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022

First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone

Yaakov (Yaki) Hetz, a decorated veteran of the battle for Jerusalem’s Ammunition Hill and an Israel Defense Prize laureate, pictured at the Ammunition Hill memorial.

Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80

The renewed Har Hotzvim High-Tech Park in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem inaugurates renewed Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, projects it will generate 10,000 new jobs


US to deliver precision weapons to Israel to help lower civilian casualties - report

World leaders have expressed concern with the number of civilians being reported killed in the fighting in the Gaza Strip.

 Quad rack with 4x Rafael SPICE 250 glide bomb (mockup)

US to begin producing missiles for Iron Dome in 2025

A budget of $33 million has been earmarked to establish a production facility in Arkansas.


Israel's new Barak super tank: The future of Middle East warfare? - analysis

From the point of view of the Defense Ministry and IDF, the new Barak tank is the most advanced tank in the world today.

 The new Israeli "Barak" tank

Israel to have partial laser defenses by next year - Rafael chair

"One year from now – Israel will be the first country to have partial laser protection. In two years there may be complete protection," said Yuval Steinitz.

Israel's ground-breaking laser system experiment carried out in the south of the country by the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Research and Development (DDR&D, or MAFAT in Hebrew) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

US Marines move forward with purchase of Israel's Iron Dome

As part of the deal, the Marine Corps will purchase 44 Iron Dome launchers and 1,840 Tamir interceptors.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

Israel's record exports can benefit the world in a time marked by instability - editorial

The Defense Ministry notes that geopolitical changes occurring in Europe and Asia have generated significant demand for Israel's cutting-edge systems.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023

'Sky Sonic': Israel's Rafael developing anti-hypersonic missile for combat

Russia, China, and Iran have all made various claims about possessing or working on developing such advanced missiles.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Israel signs $400m. deal to sell Greece anti-tank Spike missiles

The announced deal comes shortly after a similar deal for Israel to provide Finland with the David's Sling air defense system.

 The Spike anti-tank missile, made by Israeli defense contractor Rafael.

Top 10 Israeli companies that helped build the Start-Up Nation's wealth

This is the story of 10 groundbreaking companies and their leaders, a minyan (10 entities) that built Israel’s wealth, from Iscar to Mobileye.

 Stef Wertheimer (left) takes Warren Buffett (second left) on a tour of Iscar Metalworking Cos. in the Tefen industrial zone in 2006.

Israel Aerospace Industries launches program to promote women in industry

IAI announced the start of a training program promoting women to CEO positions in the state defense industries.

 The opening ceremony for the women's CEO school of the state defense industry.