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.
First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone
Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80
Jerusalem inaugurates renewed Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, projects it will generate 10,000 new jobs
'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.
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.
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.
