Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Rafael teams with Israeli startup Lulav Space on precise drone interception
The sensors Lulav Space has developed can operate in all satellite orbits from a low altitude of 200-2,000 km (LEO), to an altitude of 36,000 km (GEO).
Serbia named as European country in $1.6b. Elbit deal
WATCH: David's Sling shoots down a range of threats, including ballistic missiles
Romania to become first European country to procure Israel's Iron Dome
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
In order to make the sales, the companies were required to get approval from the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry, and the prime minister.
'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.
