Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

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
Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

US Air Force signs $1.84 billion contract with Northrop Grumman for Rafael Litening targeting pods

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' LITENING 5 targeting pod

Israeli companies show off battle-proven systems at Farnborough Airshow

 AT CIA headquarters in Langley.

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


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.

Rafael unveils new 5th-generation 'Ice Breaker' missile

The new missile offers the full scope of commonality incorporating not only the land and naval platform application, but now across all domains.

 The "Icebreaker" missile.

RAFAEL's new next-gen precision missile can switch controller mid-flight

The enhanced capabilities of the missile are new salvo controls, system handover, target image acquisition, and extended ranges.

 SPIKE NLOS 6th generation precision missile.

Which Israeli defense companies will participate in Eurosatory?

Europe's leading land defense and security exhibition will take place in Paris this year, and is set to feature dozens of Israeli companies.

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.