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Rafael Defense Systems

Israel concludes its first successful trial of ground-based laser interception system 4 on April 14, 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Iron Beam laser intercepts Hamas rocket from Gaza

The system's interception of a rocket fired by terrorists in Gaza is the first-ever operational use of a laser defense system.

November 21, 2023

The U.S. government approved the sale of the Israeli Arrow 3 anti-ballistic missile defense system to Germany. Credit: Israeli Defense Ministry.

78 years after the Shoah, Israel’s air defense system to protect Germany

The Arrow 3 array is set to enter into initial operational status in 2025.

August 18, 2023

Israel concludes its first successful trial of ground-based laser interception system 4 on April 14, 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Laser air defenses coming to Israeli border communities soon

After nearly two decades in development, Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system is scheduled to become operational within the next year and a half.

July 18, 2023

Rafael's Drone Dome system, which the company describes as an effective way to conduct airspace defense “against hostile drones used by terrorists and criminals to perform aerial attacks, collect intelligence and carry out intimidating activities.” Credit: Rafael Industries.

Russia’s UAV onslaught ups interest in Israeli defense system

Rafael’s Drone Dome is already active in Dubai, protecting the Gulf city from attack.

June 20, 2023

A rendering of Rafael's SkySonic hypersonic missile interceptor. Credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Israel unveils first-ever hypersonic missile interceptor

Rafael's SkySonic system is in the advanced stages of development and will soon undergo live flight tests, the company says.

June 15, 2023

An Iron Dome battery in Ashkelon fires interceptor missiles at rockets fired from the Gaza Strip, Aug. 7, 2022. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Despite cost of interceptors, Iron Dome saves Israel both lives and treasure

Israeli air defenses shot down 96% of projectiles heading for populated areas so far, saving lives, property and helping avert a costly ground war.

May 11, 2023

The vehicle-launched variant of Israel's Spike anti-tank missile. Credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Greece buys $400 million worth of Israeli missiles

Some 40 countries use the Spike anti-tank projectiles, including 19 E.U. countries and NATO allies.

April 10, 2023

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' TYPHOON Mk-30c stabilized naval RCWS. Credit: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Israel’s Rafael to supply anti-drone weapons system to Asian navy

The undisclosed nation signed a multi-million dollar contract to purchase the defense company’s Typhoon naval Remote Control Weapons System.

December 8, 2022

Israel concludes its first successful trial of ground-based laser interception system 4 on April 14, 2022. Credit: Courtesy of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Israel’s Rafael teams up with Lockheed Martin for joint laser weapons development

The cooperation will be geared to developing a variant of Rafael’s Iron Beam for the U.S. market.

December 6, 2022