Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is an Israeli state-owned defense technology company headquartered in Haifa. Known for developing major air defense platforms, precision munitions, and electronic warfare systems deployed by Israel and exported globally. Recently, Rafael has expanded international partnerships, pursued new production arrangements abroad, and completed upgrades to key air defense systems. Last updated 5 days ago
Israel's Rafael plans to establish a production line in India for Tamir interceptors, the munition used by the Iron Dome system, according to NDTV.
Sources say Rafael is in talks with Indian defense firms for joint production, aiming to cut costs, provide backup capacity, and enable interceptor sales to other countries.
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is vetoing a deal between Volkswagen and Israel's Rafael to produce Iron Dome components, per Bild. As VW's third-largest shareholder, the fund is blocking the agreement. The Wolfsburg plant now faces possible closure, with hundreds of workers at risk of layoffs.
Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a series of trials on the Iron Dome system, conducted in light of lessons from the war against Iran.
The trials examined upgrades recently introduced to the system, aimed at countering threats...
Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a series of trials on the Iron Dome system, conducted in light of lessons from the war against Iran.
The trials examined upgrades recently introduced to the system, aimed at countering threats from rockets, cruise missiles, and UAVs, alongside technological improvements designed to handle high rates of fire.
As part of the integration process of the "Iron Beam" laser system, the trials drilled joint operation scenarios run from the Iron Dome control suite.
Romania is acquiring the Israeli-made SPYDER air-defense system in a deal valued at over €2 billion. The system, produced by Rafael, will help protect Romanian airspace as Russian drone threats continue along its border with Ukraine. The purchase marks another sign of Israeli defense technology becoming central to European security.
Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is creating obstacles for Volkswagen's effort to partner with Rafael at its underperforming Osnabrueck plant in Germany. Qatar is VW's third-largest investor.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Chairman Yuval Steinitz: "Within 3 to 5 years, we will be able to develop a laser that can also intercept ballistic missiles from Iran."
CWO (res.) Barak Kalpon, 48, a IDF combat fighter in Battalion 7056, was killed by an explosive device in the village of Jibin in southern Lebanon during operations by the 146th Division.
6 soldiers were wounded, 4 evacuated to hospitals. ...
CWO (res.) Barak Kalpon, 48, a IDF combat fighter in Battalion 7056, was killed by an explosive device in the village of Jibin in southern Lebanon during operations by the 146th Division.
6 soldiers were wounded, 4 evacuated to hospitals. Kalpon was critically injured in the blast, treated on-site, and airlifted to Rambam Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The IDF assesses the building was rigged by Hezbollah before the ceasefire.
Kalpon, from Adi in the Yizre’el Valley, was an engineer at Rafael, a reservist, and a father of 2 daughters.
Volkswagen is in talks with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems over a potential deal that would shift production at one of its German car factories from automobiles to missile defense components.
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