Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

After Donald Trump claimed the Iron Dome: Is it Israeli or American? - analysis

Iron Dome has been marketed for years as a source of Israeli pride - but should it really be American pride?

 A fundamental key to the success of Israel’s air defense lies in the multilayered defense system that many countries around the world are trying to copy. Here, rockets fired by Hezbollah are intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee last August.
EuroTrophy GmbH and KNDS Deutschland

Rafael subsidiary strikes deal with four NATO countries for Trophy APS

 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Israel can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'

YUVAL STEINITZ, chairman of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, says Israel has succeeded where global superpowers have failed – bringing laser air defense technology onto the battlefield.

Israel poised to launch defense privatizations in months, says government official


Czech military to purchase 4 Israeli aerial defense batteries

SPYDER is a quick reaction, low-to-high surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters and UAVs.

A SPYDER surface-to-air missile system.

Rafael executive VP to 'Post': We are a cornerstone of Israel's story

One of the best-known creations of Rafael is the Iron Dome missile protection system.

Rafael executive vice president Dr. Ran Gozali is seen addressing The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

Rafael head of land maneuver systems directorate praises IDF Trophy system

The Trophy system detects missiles when launched and destroys the incoming missile before it can reach the tank.

Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Michael Lurie, head of the land maneuver systems directorate at Rafael, is seen addressing The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

Israel and Italy finalize arms deal

Jerusalem to purchase advanced training helicopters, Rome to purchase spike missiles and simulators.

AW119Kx helicopter, illustrative

IAI, Rafael work with UAE counterpart to combat coronavirus

The companies intend to use each one of their fields of expertise and technologies to develop medical initiatives to combat coronavirus.

The logo of state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the country's biggest defence contractor, is seen at their offices next to Ben Gurion International airport, near Or Yehuda, Israel February 27, 2017.

Defense Ministry orders Firefly loitering munition for IDF ground forces

Weighing only 3kg, the munition was developed for urban combat.

RAFAEL’s SPIKE FireFly loitering munition

Israeli laser defense system flourishes in initial tests

Rafael has designed numerous defense systems in the past which have proven critical for Israel's defense.

Drone Dome Rafael laser defense system

Rafael's Spike anti-tank missiles now reach 2,000 meters

Designed as a fully disposable munition launched from an operator's shoulder, the missile carries a powerful High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead.

Soldier tests SPIKE SR (short range) anti-tank missile

Defense Ministry completes trials of advanced version of the Iron Dome

10 years after the first interception test of the system, Defense Ministry boasts of over 2,400 successful interceptions

Iron Dome missile test

Rafael, Stolero complete acquisition of dronemaker Aeronautics

The NIS 850 million ($240m.) deal, expected to be finalized in the coming days, will see Rafael and Stolero hold equal shares of 50% in Yavne-based Aeronautics.

Aeronautics' Aerostar Tactical UAS