Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Iron Beam: How the Israeli laser works and destroys drones and missiles – Step by step
A revolutionary, cost-effective, precise interception tech critical to Israel’s air defense. It uses advanced laser beams. Which other countries are developing similar cutting-edge systems?
Israeli companies sold millions in weapons, equipment to Qatar, Netanyahu approved deals
'Incredible pride': 'Post' talks to IDF laser operator on cutting-edge defense of Israel
Iron Beam laser’s speed could mute sirens, end most runs to bomb shelters
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.
'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.
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.
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.
