Defense Minister Katz described it as "the weapon of the future," capable of eliminating entire categories of threats with unmatched precision.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showcases advances in defense technology at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The laser system will be integrated directly into the Rafael-made Iron Dome air defense batteries, which have been in operation since 2011.
Rafael is best known for developing the Iron Dome.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
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 Dome Defense System (IDDS-A) Battery, which the U.S. acquired from Israel. The performance and live fire test was conducted at the White Sands New Mexico (WSMR) test range and marks the […]
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
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.
By JNi.Media
In March 2000 the Israeli government was refused permission to purchase BGM-109 Tomahawk missiles.
By JNi.Media
IAI has already entered into an agreement with the Czech company Retia to produce air defense radar systems.
India is buying $525 million dollars worth of Spike anti-tank missiles from Rafael. This is what they're buying...
By Shalom Bear
India has chosen to purchase Israel's Spike anti-tank missiles after rejecting a competing offer for US Lockheed Martin's Javelin missiles.
By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)
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 like what you see in ‘Star Wars,’” Rafael spokesman Amit Zimmer said at the Singapore Airshow, the Associated Press reported. “You see the lasers go up so quickly like a […]
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.