Tag: Rafael

The laser system will be integrated directly into the Rafael-made Iron Dome air defense batteries, which have been in operation since 2011.

It's the first interceptor to be developed specifically to counter a hypersonic threat.

Rafael is best known for developing the Iron Dome.

The Phoenix squadron will be the first to operate the “Spark,” a new and advanced aircraft, as part of the “Storm Clouds” array that will be established in the IDF.

RAFAEL, the US Army, and the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) have successfully completed a live fire test of the first US Army Iron...

Top on the list of the defense establishment is the acceleration of the missile and rocket interception project, led by the defense industries Rafael and Elbit.

The Rafael and Raytheon team had offered Iron Dome and its Tamir interceptor for the project, while the Dynetics company offered a competing missile launcher and interceptor.

Rafael’s Trophy system has amassed more than 1 million operational hours and saved countless lives in combat since 2011. It’s now installed on a growing number of armored vehicles, including on four American tank brigades.

The Israel Ministry of Defense will purchase 5 advanced training helicopters from Italy, increasing the Air Force’s training fleet to 12. The Italian Ministry of Defense will purchase Rafael spike missiles and Elbit Systems simulators in exchange.

The Drone Dome was successful in intercepting multiple maneuvering targets with laser technology and achieved 100% success in all test scenarios.

The fact that the world’s most powerful military chose an Israeli active protection system to protect the lives of its tank crews is historic.

The close cooperation between the IDF and defense industries, and Israeli willingness to allow clients to produce Israeli technology, are part of the success.

Watch a seaborne version of the Iron Dome system take out incoming missiles during a test.

IAI Director-General Yossi Weiss said the deal strengthens “the company’s status as a global leader in the domain of aerial defense systems.”

The IDF will use the vessels to patrol the Gaza coastline and to help defend southern Israel in times of war.

Azerbaijan has successfully test-fired the newly developed, Israeli-produced Barak 8 long-range surface-to-air missile purchased from the Jewish State.

Azerbaijan has announced it has purchased Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.

In March 2000 the Israeli government was refused permission to purchase BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles.

Using the new sonar, the Israeli Dolphins will detect vessels equipped with advanced quiet engines, including other submarines.

IAI has already entered into an agreement with the Czech company Retia to produce air defense radar systems.

The final element in Israel's multi-layer air defense system has passed it last test and is ready for deployment.

India is buying $525 million dollars worth of Spike anti-tank missiles from Rafael. This is what they're buying...

India has chosen to purchase Israel's Spike anti-tank missiles after rejecting a competing offer for US Lockheed Martin's Javelin missiles.

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled its latest missile defense system, called Iron Beam, which uses lasers to destroy incoming rockets and mortars. “It’s exactly...

This half million shekel missile takes out whatever it hits.

The "David’s Sling" is being developed as a “kinetic kill” system that will allow to verify that the threat has been eliminated.