Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Israel's Rafael wins €358m German targeting pods deal

The deal, which is worth about €358 million was approved by the budget committee of the German parliament in June.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods
A general view of protesters in front of the arms fair on November 21, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Protesters gathered outside the NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security (NEDS) event.

Israeli defense firms barred from Dutch NEDS exhibition

DroneLock- Drone against drone interception, SKYLOCK, Avnon group

Rafael teams with Israeli startup Lulav Space on precise drone interception

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

Serbia named as European country in $1.6b. Elbit deal


WATCH: David's Sling shoots down a range of threats, including ballistic missiles

Over time, David's Sling has evolved to shoot down any of the aerial threats which Israel faces, whether short, medium, or long range.

A David Sling interceptor launch is seen in an image released on August 4, 2025

Romania to become first European country to procure Israel's Iron Dome

Romania is set to sign the procurement agreement this coming fall. “These are defensive missile batteries that we don’t have and we need them,” Romanian Defense Minister Mosteanu said.

 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 battle-tested air defenses 'exceeded expectations' in Iran war, missile defense chief says

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling got their 'combat proven' stamp during the war with Iran. Now, the director of the Israel Missile Defense Organization explains what's next.

 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.

Rafael to sell interceptors to Romania in deal worth $2.2 billion

The SPYDER system from Rafael is heading toward a €1.9 billion deal in Romania, after the Israeli company surpassed competitors from Germany and France.

 The SPYDER system

Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems, such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

 NOW CHAIRMAN of the board of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and a former gov’t minister, Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

Rafael expands significantly: This is what the offices purchased for NIS 521,000,000 will look like

Rafael will purchase 6.5 floors in the Cosmopolitan project by the Acro Group, The Phoenix, Yuvalim CityBoy, and Shabat Moshe. he project will include four towers in a mixed-use complex.

 Project simulation

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?

 Iron beam system

Israeli companies sold millions in weapons, equipment to Qatar, Netanyahu approved deals

In order to make the sales, the companies were required to get approval from the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry, and the prime minister.

 (Illustrative) Benjamin Netanyhau seen with the flag and currency of the State of Qatar.

'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.

 ‘THERE IS no feeling like saving lives.’ IDF St.-Sgt.-Maj. A. told the ‘Post’ in a recent exclusive interview that his time on the laser team protecting the country with this game-changing system has been ‘incredible.’ Here, IDF soldiers stand alongside the laser defense system.

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.

  Iron Beam, Iron Beam M, and Lite Beam.

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."

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022