Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

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

The Iron Dome has become a global brand and has changed Israel's national security doctrine

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.
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

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ice Breaker weapons system (Illustrative).

Elron Ventures reports strong 2025 results as it pivots to defense tech growth strategy

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

Israel’s defense companies report record $80 billion backlog as global demand surges


Russia-Ukraine War: Israeli-made weapons are heading to Ukraine

Netherlands and Germany will be sending Ukraine an anti-tank weapons system manufactured by a subsidiary of Israel's state-owned Rafael

 A tank drives along a street after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of Russian troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine following the recognition of their independence, in the separatist-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine February 22, 2022.

Israel's 'Protective Dome' system successfully tested on naval vessel

The naval defense system based on Iron Dome was tested against rockets, cruise missiles and UAVs.

 "Protective Dome" system tested on the INS Magen

Will Rafael’s quantum research change the face of submarine, aerial, and networked warfare?

Quantum official tells ‘Post’ what to expect next in defense arena.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

MagicFly: The nano-drone based on flies that helps the IDF during war

The new autonomous systems unveiled by Rafael Advanced Defense System also includes a robotic snake and robotic dog.

 MagicFly: The new nano-drone by Rafael.

Israel at the Dubai Air Show symbolizes new Middle East - analysis

The real story of the Dubai Air Show is the role Israeli companies play in the growing regional partnerships of the Middle East.

 People walk past the Israeli display during the Dubai Air Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 14, 2021.

Israeli company Rafael to present at the Dubai Air Show 2021

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems hopes to showcase its aerial defense systems, as well as its satellite intelligence and communications systems, at this year’s Dubai air show.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Seabreaker precision missile

Israel and France launch nanosatellite to monitor vegetation, predict weather

Meet the VENµS probe, which conducts routine flybys of the Earth, and attains high resolution, multispectral images of specific sites around the world.

 The VENµS satellite

Rafael: AI transforming weapons from 'hard worker to decision maker'

“We can offer the highest technology,” said Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ariel Karo.

 Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ariel Karo, Rafael executive vice president of business development and marketing speaks at The Jerusalem Post's 10th Annual Conference

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.