Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

The framework contract will remain in effect until 2035, with the Air Force placing individual orders under its terms.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' LITENING 5 targeting pod

Israeli companies show off battle-proven systems at Farnborough Airshow

 AT CIA headquarters in Langley.

CIA operative helped UAE secure access to advanced US AI technology amid China links fears - report

Asio Technology

Israel shifts toward ‘Defense-Tech Nation’ as start-ups surge to $3b. in funding


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

Lauder Center holds job fair for residents of Israel's north

Participants in the event enjoyed a special lecture by Israeli artist Lior Kalfon.

A job fair held by the Lauder Center for the Advancement of Employment in the Galilee.

Israel tests SPYDER air defense system amid rising drone threat

The new UAV interception capabilities can be added to another recent addition in SPYDER - an upgrade tailored to defend against ballistic missile attacks. 

 Rafael, Maf'at, and the Defense Ministry have successfully completed an experiment in the Rafael-made SPYDER All -in-one air-defense system. January 10, 2024.

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.