Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Israel opens national pavilion at AUSA to showcase battleproven systems to the US Army

The pavilion was opened by the head of the International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) at the Defense Ministry (IMOD) Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Yair Kulas.

Israel opens its pavilion at the AUSA exhibition in Washington, October 12, 2026.
Iron Dome batteries are seen stationed near the southern Israeli city of Sderot, August 6, 2022

First US-made Iron Dome interceptors delivered at Arkansas facility in major defense milestone

Yaakov (Yaki) Hetz, a decorated veteran of the battle for Jerusalem’s Ammunition Hill and an Israel Defense Prize laureate, pictured at the Ammunition Hill memorial.

Ammunition Hill hero and defense innovator Yaki Hetz passes away at age 80

The renewed Har Hotzvim High-Tech Park in Jerusalem.

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


'Dome of light': Defense company Rafael unveils new menorah 

The hanukkiah, which is four meters tall and four meters long, was constructed by Rafael employees and is placed at the company’s David Institute in Kiryat.

Defense company Rafael unveils new menorah 

National Insurance has not updated cyber security policies in a decade, State Comptroller says

The National Insurance Institute gets tens of thousands of alerts of cyber attacks a day that must be examined by a lone analyst manning the cyber control center.

 National Insurance

First German 'Leopard 2' tank equipped with Israeli 'Trophy' defense system launched

The new launch comes amid growing controversy in Germany over the sale of weapons to Israel.

 Leopard 2 tank equipped with Israel's Trophy system, October 29, 2024.

Iron Beam bolstered: Israel expands laser defense with NIS two billion deal

Elbit stated that the contract was awarded to the company to supply Israel's Iron Beam air defense system with high-power laser systems.

 An Israeli-made laser system, which aims to intercept incendiary balloons launched by Palestinians across the frontier from the Gaza Strip, is presented to the media, in southern Israel, near the Israel-Gaza border August 30, 2020.

What is going on with Israeli innovation this week, and how is it impacted by the war?

The Inside Israeli Innovation Podcast with guest hosts Ellie Esquenazi and Corey Tusak: Season 2, Episode 33.

 Guests hosts Ellie Esquenazi and Corey Tusak

Rafael to unveil short range laser defense for ground force

Trophy system has protected ground vehicles for years, but now has new capabilities

 Lite Beam 250. (Illustrative)

Israel and India expand strategic cooperation with drone threat seminar - exclusive

Israel and India held a seminar in Delhi to enhance security cooperation against drone threats with participation from defense ministries and companies from both countries.

Left to right Brig Gen Marut Shukla Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar Defense Attaché in India, Col. Avichai Zafrani Head of South Asia Division at SIBAT, Noam Haievy

Israel's Iron Beam laser air-defense operational next year, Rafael CEO confirms

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is making waves with its groundbreaking Iron Beam laser air defense system, which is set to enter operational service next year.

 US President Joe Biden attend a briefing on the Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam Air Defense Systems at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, July 13, 2022

Lauder Center holds job fair for residents of Israel's north

Participants in the event enjoyed a special lecture by Israeli artist Lior Kalfon.

A job fair held by the Lauder Center for the Advancement of Employment in the Galilee.

Israel tests SPYDER air defense system amid rising drone threat

The new UAV interception capabilities can be added to another recent addition in SPYDER - an upgrade tailored to defend against ballistic missile attacks. 

 Rafael, Maf'at, and the Defense Ministry have successfully completed an experiment in the Rafael-made SPYDER All -in-one air-defense system. January 10, 2024.