Rafael

20 stories about Rafael
ניסוי מערכת הגנה אווירית  קלע דוד

$3.5 billion Greece deal could help Israel replenish its own air defense stocks

01.09.26|Yuval Azulay
Defense officials say the increase in production needed to fulfill the agreement could expand manufacturing capacity and improve Israel’s ability to rebuild its weapons inventories.
מנהל הרכש של יוון יאניס בוראס (מימין) ומנכ"ל משרד הביטחון אמיר ברעם, במעמד החתימה בקריה

Israel and Greece sign €3 Billion air defense deal, largest in bilateral defense trade

31.08.26|Yuval Azulai
“Achilles Shield” deal, under which Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will establish a multi-layered air defense network for Greece is the largest defense export agreement ever signed between Israel and Greece, and one of the largest arms deals in the country’s history
מנכ"ל רפאל, יואב תורג'מן

Iron Dome and Iron Beam maker Rafael sees 39% jump in new orders, reaching NIS 6.9 billion

31.08.26|Yuval Azulay
Yoav Turgeman sharply criticizes the Finance Ministry over delayed payments to the company, warning that Rafael is being forced to take out loans to meet its obligations to suppliers.
טיל  קלע דוד של רפאל

Greece and Israel move ahead with €3.1 billion Achilles’ Shield air defense network

28.08.26|CTech
The agreements mark the start of implementation of Greece’s multilayer system, combining Israeli missile defenses with existing Greek capabilities and AI-based command software.
סוללת כיפת ברזל רפאל תעשיה צבאית

Rafael and Volkswagen reopen talks on Iron Dome production in Germany

28.08.26|CTech
The plan appeared dead after opposition from Volkswagen’s Qatari shareholder, but Bloomberg reports that the parties are now considering a structure that would put Lower Saxony between Volkswagen and Rafael.
David's Sling קלע דוד

Estonia weighs David’s Sling in billion-euro missile defense decision

24.08.26|Allon Sinai
The Baltic state is comparing Israel’s system with the U.S. Patriot and European SAMP/T, while delivery times and ammunition availability complicate the choice.
מטוס F-35

Israel seeks homegrown alternative to U.S. precision munitions

21.08.26|CTech
Rafael and Elbit have reportedly been tasked with developing heavy bombs modeled on the American JDAM, with mass production targeted for mid-2027. 
מכון דוד של רפאל

Iron Dome and Iron Beam developer Rafael was hit with a $422 million bill. The court rejected it

18.08.26|Dotan Levy
The Haifa District Court ruled that Kiryat Yam can collect development levies from Rafael but canceled the NIS 1.245 billion demand after finding that the municipality's calculations were flawed and produced an unreasonable result.
שיגור של טיל חץ

Missile shortages are pushing Israel toward defense privatization

03.08.26|Yuval Azulay
As wars consume interceptors faster than manufacturers can replace them, policymakers are increasingly looking to capital markets to finance production.
הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

From air taxis to Iron Dome, Farnborough showcases aviation's new era

31.07.26|CTech, Reuters
AI, autonomous drones, electric aircraft and combat-proven missile defenses highlighted how technological innovation and rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping aerospace.

Iron Dome and Iron Beam maker Rafael takes on the drone threat with upgraded Spyder system

30.07.26|CTech
The company demonstrated new capabilities against low-signature UAVs as militaries rethink how to protect forces and critical infrastructure.
שיגור של טיל חץ

Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow makers unlikely to reach the IPO market before 2027 as Tomer joins the queue

30.07.26|Yuval Azulay, Almog Azar
The Government Companies Authority wants missile engine maker Tomer to become Israel's next listed defense company, but elections, security restrictions and regulatory hurdles are expected to delay Tomer, IAI and Rafael well into the next government.
מסירת חץ 3 ל חיל האוויר

Israel’s Iron Dome and Arrow makers head toward IPOs, but the listing battle is far from over

26.07.26|CTech
Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries are advancing toward partial privatization as officials debate whether the companies behind Iron Dome, Iron Beam and Arrow should list in Tel Aviv or on foreign exchanges. 
ELLYON

From Iron Dome at sea to AI-powered warfare Israel exports the lessons of October 7

24.07.26|CTech
The demand for combat-proven systems is reshaping the global defense market as countries seek Israeli technologies tested against missiles, drones, and modern battlefield threats.
טיל  קלע דוד של רפאל

Greece approves $4 billion Israeli air defense deal for David’s Sling, Barak MX and drone systems

23.07.26|CTech
Athens will build the “Achilles Shield” network with Rafael and IAI technology as it accelerates a $32 billion military modernization program focused on missiles, aircraft and drones.
מוסף מנהלים 2025 - מערכת אור איתן

Rafael aims to take Iron Beam from rocket defense to ballistic missiles

22.07.26|CTech
The company says its operational laser system could expand beyond drones and rockets as it pushes toward a new generation of air defense. 
טיל  קלע דוד של רפאל

IAI and Rafael close in on landmark €3 billion Greek defense contract

22.07.26|Yuval Azulay
A parliamentary vote this week could approve one of Israel's largest-ever defense export deals, centered on Greece's new multilayered air defense network. 
הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

Iron Dome and Iron Beam maker Rafael arrives at Farnborough with Europe in its sights

19.07.26|CTech
At Farnborough Airshow, Rafael is showcasing combat-proven missile defenses alongside long-range strike systems, while Elbit Systems is highlighting airborne and laser technologies as European militaries accelerate rearmament.
בניין משטרת שדרות אחרי שבת ה 7.10.23

Iron Dome and Iron Beam developer Rafael brings battlefield simulation technology to an entire city

16.07.26|CTech
Partnering with In3D and the Sderot Municipality, the defense company is building what it says is the world's first city-scale emergency simulator, allowing rescue forces and decision-makers to rehearse everything from terrorist attacks and war to cyberattacks and natural disasters.  
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force evaluate equipment readiness on the Medium-Range Intercept Capability system on Mason Range, Guam

Iron Dome goes global as US Marines deploy Israeli interceptor in Pacific

13.07.26|CTech
The successful test of the MRIC system in Guam marks a new chapter for Israel’s Tamir missile, which is moving from defending Israeli cities to protecting American forces in future conflicts.