Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Israel ended Iran war with more interceptors than it started with, Rafael CEO says

As countries scramble to increase their missile interceptor stockpile, Rafael's new facility in Arkansas is expected to have the capacity to produce 1,000 Tamir interceptors a year

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.
A stand of Israel's Defence Ministry at the Marrakech Airshow in Marrakesh, Morocco, October 7, 2026.

Marrakech Airshow showcases building blocks of Israel-Morocco defense ties - analysis

Israel opens its pavilion at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, October 12, 2026.

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

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


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