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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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.”
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Rafael and Hyundai Rotem agreement paves way for Trophy APS on Korean-made tanks
“This agreement represents a shared commitment to advancing battlefield survivability for next-generation armored platforms,” said Tzvi Marmor, Rafael’s executive vice president and head of land and naval systems division, according to a company announcement.
Romania selects Rafael’s Spyder air defense system
The total amount of the deal will be worth more than $2.3 billion, according to an official statement.
Paris Air Show blocks off Israeli booths, in move Israel calls ‘outrageous and unprecedented’
The Israeli government called the move an “outrageous and unprecedented decision” which “reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations."
Israel’s biggest defense firms exhibiting at Paris Air Show despite Iran conflict
IAI, Rafael and Elbit are moving forward with showcasing their wares at the Paris Air Show this week.
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Armed with lasers, Rafael to show off air defenses at Paris Airshow
Israeli firm Rafael will show off three different laser defenses at Le Bourget.
Increased Israel-Greek defense ties opening options for Israeli firms
At Greece's DEFEA conference, Israeli firms were a notable presence.
Rafael targeting Southeast Asia, Europe for naval defense system sales
In addition to C-DOME and the Typhoon gun, which are both kinetic interceptors, Rafael is looking to sell its Iron Beam laser weapon to navies around the world.
Israeli firm Rafael, General Atomics ink deal to produce ‘Bullseye’ missile stateside
Bullseye will leverage the design of Rafael's Ice Breaker missile.