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Iron Beam’s hype meets reality: Israel’s laser defense still a work in progress

30.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Despite technological breakthroughs, operational deployment faces range, cost, and logistical hurdles.

Israel deploys Iron Beam laser system as new layer of air defense

28.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Rafael-developed technology promises low-cost interceptions alongside Iron Dome.

Israel’s defense giants collide as IAI and Rafael fight for control of know-how

23.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Executive moves become the latest front in a long-running feud.

Iron Dome and Iron Beam maker Rafael moves closer to a possible IPO

21.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Government opens preliminary talks as Israel reassesses ownership of strategic defense assets.

“Other countries have air-defense systems, but Israel’s are better”: Arrow 3 lands in Germany as Israel pursues new mega deals

03.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Successful delivery to Berlin fuels fresh negotiations across Europe and Asia for the long-range interceptor.

Israel to deploy Iron Beam within weeks as laser interceptor clears key trials

27.11.25|Shahar Ilan

Rafael reports record quarterly results, a soaring $22 billion backlog, and rapid global expansion as demand surges for its defense technologies.

Pro-Palestinian activists protest Israeli defense firms at Seoul arms expo

22.10.25|Yuval Azulay

Demonstrators with red-painted palms disrupted booths of IAI, Rafael, and Elbit Systems at one of Asia’s premier defense expos.

טיל SPIKE ספייק LR2 טיל נגד טילים של חברת רפאל

Germany signs €2 billion deal for Israeli Spike missiles despite arms embargo

21.10.25|Yuval Azulay

Rafael’s partnership with German firms allows the deal to bypass political constraints as Europe rethinks ties with Israel.

“We have the best technologies in the world”: Israeli defense firms expect Europe to return once Gaza fades from view

12.10.25|Yuval Azulay

Despite sanctions and suspensions, industry leaders remain confident in long-term demand for Israeli weaponry.

“They need our weapons more than we need them”: Israel faces arms export freeze

28.09.25|Yuval Azulay, Omer Kabir

Spain cancels contracts worth €600 million as global pressure mounts over Gaza.

"Israel's laser air defense will undoubtedly be a game-changing system"

17.09.25|Yuval Azulay

The Iron Beam, the world’s first operational laser defense system, is set to join the army by year’s end after final tests succeed.

“Our lasers will be ready to intercept Iranian missiles in under five years”

04.09.25|CTech

Elbit’s Michael Edelstein says airborne laser pods for fighter jets are nearing production, while Rafael’s Iron Beam, already proven in combat, will soon join the IDF as Israel bets on high-energy weapons to counter rockets, UAVs, and ballistic missiles at a fraction of current defense costs.

“Never in history has a war been decided by technology like the war between Israel and Iran”

03.09.25|Amitai Gazit

Rafael chairman Yuval Steinitz highlights role in Iran confrontation and claims global technological edge in defense systems.

Rafael CEO backs IPO plans, says hypersonic missile interceptor in advanced development

28.08.25|Yuval Azulay

Defense contractor eyes public listing as it accelerates development of new interceptor system to counter next-generation missile threats.

Germany signs €350 million deal for Israeli arms systems despite embargo talk

26.08.25|Yuval Azulay

Rafael to supply 90 advanced Litening 5 targeting pods for German Air Force Typhoons, even as Berlin restricts exports to Israel.

Rafael selling 50% of electro-optics subsidiary Controp at over $600M valuation

17.08.25|Yuval Azulay

American drone maker AeroVironment is leading negotiations in a deal valuing Controp at up to $1 billion.

Iron Dome developer Rafael pushes for IPO as rival IAI targets $30 billion market debut

10.08.25|Yuval Azulay

State-owned defense giant says it must be listed too, or risk falling behind Elbit and IAI.

מערכת ה ספיידר Spider הישראלית להגנה אווירית

Rafael nears $2.2B Spyder air defense deal with Romania

01.07.25|Yuval Azulay

Israel’s defense giant is set for one of its biggest contracts ever, as Europe’s rearmament drive fuels record exports.

‘Box of surprises’ 2.0: Israel’s secret weapons race restarts

29.06.25|Yuval Azulay

Billions needed to refill arsenals and outpace Iran’s countermeasures.

הדמיה פרויקט קוסמופוליטן של קבוצת אקרו במתחם יצחק שדה בתל אביב

Rafael expands R&D footprint with $153M real estate deal in Tel Aviv

25.06.25|Dotan Levy

Move tied to Israel Land Authority agreement to vacate East Tel Aviv site.

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