Rafael, Lower Saxony and Aurelius to develop Volkswagen site in Germany
If completed, the agreement would give Rafael a new production site in Germany, at a Volkswagen location slated to close.
Rafael CEO eyes IPO by end of year, plans to attend French defense shows in future
In an interview with Breaking Defense, Yoav Tourgeman acknowledged that questions remain about how exactly the Israeli defense giant would go public.
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Physics AI is different and changes the way defense systems are designed
Models that replicate real-world physics streamline design, testing and iteration processes.
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Localizing tactical communications for sovereign, NATO-ready C3I
Beyond foreign sales, Rafael’s model enables tech transfer, local engineering, and is a template for NATO partners.
Israel’s two giant state-run defense companies may go public, but there are hurdles
The current market presents an opportunity for the Israeli government to raise billions of dollars while improving the companies' efficiency and access to capital.
Eurosatory ban on Israeli officials may hurt smaller firms, but majors still going to show
Both Elbit Systems and Rafael plan to attend Eurosatory, despite a new ban on Israeli government officials attending.
Israel delivers Tamir interceptors to US Marine Corps for MRIC program
The MRIC centers around Israel’s famed Iron Dome and uses a truck-mounted Iron Dome launcher with Tamir interceptors.
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Lessons learned that bring factory speed, adaptability and scalability to air-and-missile defense
Dwindling stockpiles and lessons learned from Ukraine and Iran are driving urgent needs for revamping manufacturing.
Rafael joins Lockheed, Boeing-Anduril team for second IFPC Inc 2 interceptor competition
Today’s announcement comes more than two years after the Army began hunting for a second interceptor for its developmental IFPC Inc 2 launcher.
Four NATO nations select Rafael’s Trophy Active Protection System
The deal, the latest push by the Israeli firm into the European market, is valued at approximately $390 million.
Israel’s new laser system goes active
The Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems delivered the first Iron Beam system to the Israeli Air Force on Dec. 29.
Middle East defense industry flexes its muscles with nine firms in SIPRI’s Top 100
Companies from Israel, the UAE and Turkey made an estimated $31 billion in arms revenue in 2024, according to a new report.
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Island surge: the Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action
Lightning Surge exercises are turning soldier feedback on NGC2 into operational software changes in days, not years.
US Iron Dome interceptor production site opens as Israel places major new order
The Iron Dome money comes as a result of a $8.7 billion aid package passed by the US Congress in April 2024, which included $5.2 billion for air defense assets.
Lasers and AI: Inside Rafael’s vision of Israel’s future air defense
Yoav Tourgeman, the CEO and president of Rafael, told Breaking Defense that he's not concerned about sales to Europe being heavily impacted by politics.
Rafael unveils new high-speed L-Spike 4X loitering munition
The company said the weapon combines “high-speed transit, seeker precision and mission persistence for contested operational environments."
Lasers in the field: Iron Beam clears last test before operational use
The Israeli MoD called today’s news a “global technological and engineering breakthrough.”