Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Jerusalem inaugurates renewed Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, projects it will generate 10,000 new jobs

"It is an investment in thousands of employees, leading companies and the next generation of Jerusalem’s high-tech entrepreneurs," said Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion.

The renewed Har Hotzvim High-Tech Park in Jerusalem.
Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis (left) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz on September 24, 2026.

Israeli weapons are top-notch, I support its right to self-defense, Latvian Def. Min. tells 'Post'

IAI's Barak MX air defense system

Israeli defense companies head to Marrakesh Air Show

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems SPYDER air defense system delivered to the Czech Republic, published September 20, 2026.

Czech Republic receives all four Israeli Rafael SPYDER air defense systems


Rafael, Lockheed accelerate SPICE 1000 integration on Israeli F‑35s

Both the SPICE 1000 and SPICE 250 have been employed in the long‑range missions against Iran and Yemen.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

No. 35: Yoav Turgeman, Bezalel Machlis, and Inbal Kreiss: Powering Israel’s defense revolution

Machlis is the president and CEO of Elbit • Kreiss is one of the most prominent people in Israel’s defense and space industries • Turgeman spent over 40 years shaping Israel’s defense capabilities

(L-R): Yoav Turgeman, Bezalel (Butzi) Machlis, and Inbal Kreiss

After Achilles Shield deal, Israeli air defense dominates in Europe as continent races to rearm

The formal signing of the "Achilles Shield" deal is not only a commercial and diplomatic achievement for Israel, but it is also the final seal on a tectonic shift in Europe's defense landscape.

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Achilles Shield: Israel, Greece sign over NIS 10b. air defense deal against Turkey

The agreement, negotiated over three years, will become the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history.

Representatives from Israel and Greece sign a defense deal with over NIS 10 billion, August 31, 2026.

Italy removes Israeli companies, including Rafael, from Rome airport's counter-drone project

According to the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, the ruling effectively removes two Israeli defense companies from one of Italy’s most strategically important civilian infrastructure projects.

An aircraft takes off near a no-entry sign at Rome's Fiumicino airport, as European airlines monitor higher jet fuel costs and supply concerns amid the Iran war, in Fiumicino, Italy, June 6, 2026

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

Israeli companies show off battle-proven systems at Farnborough Airshow

IAI unveils new multi-mission aircraft while Rafael showcases the Iron Beam laser defense system and Elbit Systems to highlight it's role as a supplier to the British Armed Forces

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' LITENING 5 targeting pod

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

Jonny Gannon, a former CIA operative working on the UAE, went from probing G42's links with China to a role helping Abu Dhabi meet Washington’s security demands, The Wall Street Journal reported.

 AT CIA headquarters in Langley.

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

New data shows defense-tech firms dominating Israel’s hi-tech investment, with start-up funding tripling year-on-year.

Asio Technology

Latest victim of Iranian missile attack dies after three months in hospital in Haifa

Michael Katz, 82, was in an apartment building directly hit by a missile and later spent over three months in the hospital before succumbing to his wounds.

(Illustrative) Ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Jerusalem, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, April 7, 2026.