Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Rafael's new backpack-sized missile gives ground forces precision strike capability

The LSpike 1x is designed to be used by maneuvering forces at company level for precision strikes

Rafael's LSpike 1x
The South Korean Air Force Black Eagles aerobatic team performs during Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seongnam, South Korea, October 17, 2025

Israel participates in South Korea's weapons exhibition, despite protests

The logo of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is pictured at Eurosatory in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022

Rafael’s Iron Beam laser defense enters final phase of deployment

Anna Ahronheim.

Anna Ahronheim: Chronicling the growth of Israel's defense sector


Spain cancels third arms contract with Israel

The contract for Rafael Advanced Defense System's Litening 5 pods was signed in March 2024 and worth €207 million

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

No. 50: Bezhalel Machlis and Yuval Steinitz: Senior figures in the Israeli defense industry

The two defense industry figureheads work to strengthen domestic manufacturing independence and reduce reliance on imported raw materials.

(L-R): Yuval Steinitz & Bezhalel Machlis

Israel proved technological supremacy over Iran, Rafael's Yuval Steinitz tells 'Post'

In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, the chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems discussed the prowess of Israel's military technology and what lies ahead for the IDF.

Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, June 18, 2025.

Korea–Israel defense ties deepen as Rafael and Hyundai Rotem ink TROPHY APS agreement at MSPO 2025

The agreement will see the two companies cooperate on the integration of Israel’s battle-proven TROPHY Active Protection System (APS) onto South Korea’s K2 Main Battle Tank.

Rafael and Hyundai Rotem ink TROPHY APS agreement at MSPO 2025.

Israel’s SPIKE NLOS goes global as US Army fires advanced munition in Iraq

Major live fire campaigns of Rafael’s SPIKE NLOS shows how popular the precision munition is

US Army fires SPIKE NLOS from Apache

Israel's Rafael wins €358m German targeting pods deal

The deal, which is worth about €358 million was approved by the budget committee of the German parliament in June.

Rafael's Litening 5 targeting pods

Israeli defense firms barred from Dutch NEDS exhibition

In recent years, the exhibition has also been attended by Israeli company Elbit Systems, which has presented naval attack and defense systems.

A general view of protesters in front of the arms fair on November 21, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Protesters gathered outside the NIDV Exhibition Defence & Security (NEDS) event.

Rafael teams with Israeli startup Lulav Space on precise drone interception

The sensors Lulav Space has developed can operate in all satellite orbits from a low altitude of 200-2,000 km (LEO), to an altitude of 36,000 km (GEO).

DroneLock- Drone against drone interception, SKYLOCK, Avnon group

Serbia named as European country in $1.6b. Elbit deal

Globes has learned that Serbia is the European country that signed a deal with Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd.

A PULS multiple rocket launcher miniature and artillery rockets by Israeli Elbit Systems is exhibited at the DEFEA Defence Exhibition, in Athens, Greece, May 8, 2025.

WATCH: David's Sling shoots down a range of threats, including ballistic missiles

Over time, David's Sling has evolved to shoot down any of the aerial threats which Israel faces, whether short, medium, or long range.

A David Sling interceptor launch is seen in an image released on August 4, 2025

Romania to become first European country to procure Israel's Iron Dome

Romania is set to sign the procurement agreement this coming fall. “These are defensive missile batteries that we don’t have and we need them,” Romanian Defense Minister Mosteanu said.

 The Iron Dome air defense missile systems is seen during operational trials conducted following the conclusion Operation Shield and Arrow on May 14, 2023