Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

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

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

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

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from the city of Ashkelon, Israel, October 9, 2023.

From first intercept to 10,000 combat intercepts: Iron Dome turns 15-analysis

The Volkswagen logo adorns a VW ID. Buzz electric van at the Volkswagen commercial vehicles van and bus factory on March 4, 2026 in Hanover, Germany.

Volkswagen in talks with Rafael to manufacture Iron Dome parts


Lockheed Martin, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to make new laser weapon

The two companies will work together to develop a ground-based laser weapon system.

Artistic depiction of how innovative laser defense system would function on the battle field

Iron Dome: The inside story

Iron Dome shot down 1,428 rockets headed toward populated areas, an interception rate of 95%. Some 60–70 rockets hit populated areas.

Streaks of light are seen from Ashkelon as the Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip on May 20, 2021.

WATCH: Rafael unveils Seabreaker, a new missile with 300 km range

The 5th generation missile can be launched from the sea or the ground and hit targets 300km away with precision.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

Rafael sets up cyber consortium to defend critical infrastructure

Iranian attack on Israel's water supply led Rafael to form the consortium with 12 leading cyber companies.

People pose in front of a display showing the word 'cyber' in binary code, in this picture illustration taken in Zenica

Iron Dome simultaneously intercepts drones, rockets in hi-tech leap

"These new capabilities provide the political echelon and defense establishment with the operational flexibility that is critical to our national security."

Iron Dome intercepts UAVs, rockets barrage simultaneously in test

Rafael marks milestone in development of I-Derby ER air-to-air missile

In a test series held earlier this week, Rafael completed the development of the ground-based air defense version of the missile.

I-Derby ER Air-to-Air Missile

Israel signs agreement to equip German military with Trophy APS

Rafael's Trophy system is considered among the world’s most effective active protection systems.

Israeli and German defense ministries sign agreement to equip the German military with the TROPHY APS. The system will be used for the German fleet of Leopard 2 tanks.

Defense expo IDEX and Gulfood open in UAE – but without Israelis

When it comes to new defense technologies, there is a need for major defense exhibitions like IDEX. It appears every other country realized this - except Israel

 For the first time, IAI to exhibit at IDEX exhibition in the UAE

US Army evaluating Israel-made SPIKE SR missile, Rafael says

The demonstration was done by the company and its subsidiary in the US, Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS).

Rafael's SPIKE SR missile.

Final Trophy active protection systems delivered to US Army

Under contracts awarded on an urgent need basis by the Army’s Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems, the companies delivered the first APS systems in September 2019.

The Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) on a US Abrams tank.