Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Rafael's Spike missile successfully fired from German unmanned ground vehicle

The firing tests mark the first successful firing of the popular missile from an unmanned ground platform

Diehl Defence UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) Ziesel
Rafael's Trophy on the Leopard tank

Norway to buy Rafael's Trophy protection system

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed

View of the closed Elbit Systems stand after the four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow have been shut down by organizers during the 55th Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 16, 2025.

Despite tensions, dozens of Israeli companies set to head to Eurosatory 2026


Top 10 Israeli companies that helped build the Start-Up Nation's wealth

This is the story of 10 groundbreaking companies and their leaders, a minyan (10 entities) that built Israel’s wealth, from Iscar to Mobileye.

 Stef Wertheimer (left) takes Warren Buffett (second left) on a tour of Iscar Metalworking Cos. in the Tefen industrial zone in 2006.

Israel Aerospace Industries launches program to promote women in industry

IAI announced the start of a training program promoting women to CEO positions in the state defense industries.

 The opening ceremony for the women's CEO school of the state defense industry.

Are Israel's state defense companies lacking in diversity? -comptroller's report

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman encouraged the defense companies to improve the integration of minority populations.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Defense tech company Rafael opens facility in UAE

RAFAEL said its "new office will enable the company to explore opportunities in the region, utilizing its culture of collaboration and innovation to create relationships with governments."

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

South Korea wants Israel's advanced drone tracking system - report

The Sky Spotter system uses sensitive optical sensors which can detect small targets or aircraft using radar countermeasures.

 South Korean soldiers work on their self-propelled artillery vehicles during a military exercise near the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas in Yangju, South Korea, May 25, 2022

Rafael's SPYDER defense system evolves to shoot down ballistic missile threats

Rafael and its customers researched and analyzed the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles.

SPYDER quick reaction air defense system of Indian Air Force firing a Derby missile

The US army chose a new helicopter. Will Israel reconsider the V-22 now?

Countries like Israel and other American partners, whether Japan or countries in the Gulf, all will want a new generation of helicopters.

 Bell V-280 Valor hover demo, 2019 Alliance Air Show

Arrow, lasers and why air defenses are so important right now - analysis

The Ukrainian battlefield shows how key Israeli tech is to the air defenses nations want, especially as defense from the threat of Iranian drones.

Israel, US carry out successful test of Arrow-3 missile over Alaska

Rafael, Lockheed Martin to develop laser weapon system for Israel, US

IRON BEAM is a 100kW-class HELWS, expected to be the first-ever operational system for ground-based air defense against threats including rockets, mortars and UAVs.

 The IRON BEAM in action.

Meet the real winners from the IDF's latest operation: Rafael, IAI

The success rate that shows the effectiveness of Iron Dome will accelerate negotiations with several countries for purchasing the system, especially several Gulf countries.

 Iron dome anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from the Gaza Strip to Israel, on August 6, 2022.