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Rafael Appoints Dr. Judith Hocherman-Frommer as EVP for Research and Development
Rafael Appoints Dr. Judith Hocherman-Frommer as EVP for Research and Development January 10, 2022 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Judith Hocherman-Frommer as its incoming Executive Vice President for Research and Development. Dr. … Continue reading
Rafael and Group 42 form new JV to develop commercial AI and Big Data technologies
Set to establish an R&D center in Israel to serve global clients Tel-Aviv, Abu Dhabi – April 19, 2021: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, and Group 42 (G42), a leading technology company based in Abu Dhabi, announced today the … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu Dhabi, artificial intelligence, G42, Rafael
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Rafael concludes FY 2020 with sales of $2.7 billion and net profit of $94 million
Tel Aviv, March 25, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has released its financial results for the 2020 fiscal year. Rafael develops and manufactures advanced defense systems for the IDF and the defense establishment in Israel and for many … Continue reading
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Tagged FY 2020 sales, net profit, Rafael
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Rafael Iron Dome completes series of advanced tests
Rafael and Israel Missile Defense Organization Complete Successful Series of Advanced Tests of Iron Dome System Tel Aviv, March 16, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) in the Israel Ministry of Defense, have … Continue reading
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ALLTEC of Brazil and Rafael sign MoU on Add-On Armor Solutions
The two companies will cooperate on business opportunities and projects for the Brazilian Ministry of Defense and auxiliary forces Tel Aviv – March 10, 2021 – Earlier this month, ALLTEC Composite Material of Brazil and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of … Continue reading
Posted in Ballistic Protection
Tagged ALLTEC, armor, ballistic protection, Brazil, Rafael
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Rafael wins U.S. power company contract for EMP-protected radio
Commercial installation of a BNET radio – the world’s first commercially available EMP-protected radio for “Black Sky” hazards TEL AVIV, February 24, 2021 – A leading U.S. power company has installed a U.S. FCC-certified version of Rafael’s world-class EMP-protected BNET … Continue reading
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Tagged BNET, EMP protected, radio, Rafael
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German Bundeswehr to equip Leopard 2 MBT’s with Rafael’s TROPHY™ APS
Tel Aviv, February 23, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is announcing that the German Federal Ministry of Defense has decided to equip the Bundeswehr’s Leopard 2 MBTs with Rafael’s Trophy™ Active Protection Systems (APS). Following the decision, which … Continue reading
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RAFAEL at IDEX and NAVDEX 2021
Rafael is coming to IDEX and NAVDEX, Abu Dhabi 2021 Tel Aviv, February 11, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, is proud to participate in the IDEX and NAVDEX 2021 Defense Exhibitions in Abu Dhabi, February 21st … Continue reading
Posted in Countermeasures, ISR, Weapon systems
Tagged IDEX, NAVDEX 2021, Rafael
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U.S. Army Conducts Operational Assessment of Fire Weaver Sensor-to-Shooter System
Tel Aviv, February 8, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS), its new U.S. subsidiary, jointly demonstrated Fire Weaver, an advanced sensor-to-shooter system leveraging AI decision-aid software and 3D terrain data for the U.S. … Continue reading
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Tagged Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment 21, Fort Benning, GA, Rafael, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS)
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Rafael extends SPICE 250 range with new turbojet engine
TEL AVIV, February 3, 2021 – At the Aero India 2021 exhibition, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is unveiling a new variant of its SPICE 250 air-to-surface munition, with the addition of an integrated turbojet engine. The new variant dubbed … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged extended range, Rafael, SPICE 250 ER, SPICE-250
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Rafael at AERO INDIA 2021
Rafael is deeply committed to India and is sending a significant delegation to Aero India 2021 which is taking place in Bengaluru, Karnataka, from 3-5 February 2021. Rafael has demonstrated its ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging needs, … Continue reading
Watch: Rafael’s SPIKE missile successfully integrated and fired from RWS Slovenian Oshkosh JLTV
The SPIKE LR missiles firing was performed by the Slovenia Armed Forces Tel Aviv , January 25, 2021 – The SAF (Slovenian Armed Forces) has completed a successful firing of Rafael’s SPIKE LR missiles in a demonstration that took place … Continue reading
Posted in Eurosatory, Weapon systems
Tagged JLTV, OSHKOSH, Rafael, Rheinmettal, Slovenia, SPIKE
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Rafael demonstrates advanced Tactical Radio and Sensor-to-Shooter capabilities to German Army The demo completes stage two of the Transparent Battlefield study
Tel Aviv, January 14, 2021 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announces that it has completed the second phase of Germany’s Transparent Battlefield study and performed a demonstration of its BNET advanced SDR communication and its Fire Weaver sensor to … Continue reading
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Tagged BNET, Rafael, SDR, tactical radio
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Final Trophy Active Protection Systems Delivered to U.S. Army
TEL AVIV, JANUARY 6, 2020 – Leonardo DRS, Inc. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel (Rafael) announced today that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on … Continue reading
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Tagged Leonardo DRS, Rafael, Trophy Active Protection Systems, US Army
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Israel Ministry of Defense Completes Delivery of Rafael’s Iron Dome to the U.S. Army
Tel Aviv, January 4th, 2021 – Over the weekend, the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), in the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) of the Israel Ministry of Defense, delivered the second of two Iron Dome Defense System batteries … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Weapon systems
Tagged Iron Dome, Rafael, U.S. Army
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Royal Thailand Army receives Rafael’s SPIKE Missile systems
Tel Aviv, December 28, 2020 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announces that the Royal Thailand Army (RTA) has recently received a supply of Rafael’s SPIKE MR missiles and launchers following procurement of the missile system earlier this year. The … Continue reading
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Tagged missile, Rafael, Royal Thailand Army, SPIKE
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Rafael awarded $200 million contract for SPICE air-surface systems, Spike tactical missiles and Bnet communication
Tel Aviv, December 23, 2020 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announces that it has been awarded a $200 million contract to provide an Asian country with SPICE 2000 air-to-surface systems, Spike ATGMs, tactical, electro-optically guided missiles, and advanced communication … Continue reading
RAFAEL AT DX KOREA 2020
Rafael to showcase Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Suite for increased lethality, maneuverability and situational awareness November 16, 2020 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating in DX Defense & Security Expo Korea at KINTEX Hall 9, 10 Hall, November 18-21, … Continue reading
RAFAEL_AT_AUSA_2020 virtual show
Join us to get the most-up-to-date information and hear about Rafael’s variety of solutions for current US programs on our new “Talking Defense” web magazine Tel Aviv, October 12, 2020 – With the first delivery of the first Iron Dome … Continue reading
Posted in AUSA, Weapon systems
Tagged AUSA 2020, Rafael
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Czech Republic chooses Rafael’s SPYDER air defense system
The Czech Ministry of Defense has Informed the Israel Ministry of Defense of its Decision to Equip its Military with an Israeli Air Defense System Produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Defense Minister, Benny Gantz: “We thank the Czech government … Continue reading
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Tagged Israel Ministry of Defense, Israeli Air Defense System, Rafael, SPYDER, UAV
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Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Rafael team to establish U.S.-based Iron Dome Weapon System production facility
Tel Aviv, Aug. 3, 2020 — Raytheon Missiles & Defense, a Raytheon Technologies (RTX: NYSE) business, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., an Israeli-based defense technology company, have signed a joint venture to establish an Iron DomeTM Weapon System production … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged Iron Dome, Rafael, Raytheon Missiles & Defense
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Rafael and Mesko to co-produce SPIKE SR ATGM for Polish Pustelnik Program
Missile components will be produced in Poland, making Mesko part of the SPIKE SR Global Supply Chain July 14, 2020 – Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. and Polish company Mesko, a PGZ company, have agreed to co-produce the … Continue reading
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Tagged MESKO, Pustelnik Program, Rafael, SPIKE SR ATGM
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RAFAEL announces $1.3 million strategic industrial partnership with Australian company Naeco Pty Ltd
This cooperation will see the two firms come together to export advanced cooling systems as part of RAFAEL’s defense solutions global supply chain Tel Aviv, 9 July 2020 — RAFAEL Australia has announced a $1.3 million strategic industrial partnership with … Continue reading
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Tagged Naeco Pty Ltd, Rafael, thermal
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Israeli MOD orders RAFAEL’s Spike FireFly loitering munition for IDF ground forces
FIREFLY is designed for the dismounted infantry for engagement of targets behind cover TEL AVIV, May 4, 2020 – Israel’s MOD has placed an order for RAFAEL’s SPIKE FireFly (known in the IDF as “MAOZ”) loitering munition. Jointly developed by … Continue reading
Posted in ISR, UAV
Tagged Rafael, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, SPIKE FIREFLY
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PCO S.A. and RAFAEL sign Memorandum Of Understandings for co-production of TOPLITE electro-optical systems in Poland
TEL AVIV, April 22, 2020 – PCO S.A. of Poland and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems of Israel have signed a Memorandum Of Understandings for co-production of TOPLITE electro-optical systems (EOS) in Poland. The main purpose of this cooperation is the … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Thermal Imaging
Tagged PCO S.A., Poland, Rafael, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, Toplite
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RAFAEL’s Drone Dome intercepts multiple maneuvering targets with LASER technology
The system achieved 100% success in all test scenarios TEL AVIV, February 12, 2020 – In a recent demo conducted in Israel, RAFAEL’s Drone Dome C-UAS system performed interceptions of multiple drones, including maneuvering targets, using its hard-kill LASER … Continue reading
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RAFAEL Unveils: MicroLite
Compact, lightweight Airborne EO/IR system for Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance The new system will be displayed at the Singapore Air show on the Aeronautics Orbiter-4 UAV at RAFAEL’s booth TEL AVIV, February 10, 2020 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. … Continue reading
RAFAEL CYBER DEFENSE FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -January 2020
RAFAEL wins an international tender published by the Dominican Republic Central Bank for planning and implementation of a financial sector SOC TEL AVIV, January 29, 2020 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announces it has been selected to plan and … Continue reading
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Tagged cyber, Dominican Republic, Rafael
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RAFAEL releases new video footage from SPIKE SR Weapon system demo
January 13, 2020 – In a recent series of tests in the Negev Desert in southern Israel, RAFAEL demonstrated the SPIKE SR (Short Range) Precision guided missile, proving its unique lethal capability. SPIKE SR is an electro-optical guided missile … Continue reading
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Tagged Rafael, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, SPIKE SR
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RAFAEL will showcase its Suite for Future Armored Vehicles including the revolutionary ‘Transparent Cockpit’ and quantum leap in AI capabilities
October 2019 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating at AUSA 2019 in Washington, D.C., October 14-17, 2019. RAFAEL is a leading international defense contractor with combat-tested and proven systems that are optimized for multi-domain operations, survivability, maneuverability, and … Continue reading
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Tagged AUSA 2019, BNET, Rafael, SKYHUNTER, SPIKE FIREFLY, TROPHY VPS
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RAFAEL has appointed Brigadier General (Ret.) Ariel Karo to EVP, Marketing and Business Development
October 2019, Tel Aviv – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. announces it has appointed Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Ariel Karo to EVP, Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Karo will succeed Mr. Giora Katz, who is retiring from RAFAEL after a 17-year … Continue reading
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Tagged Ariel Karo, Israel, Rafael
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RAFAEL enters unmanned aerial platform domain with acquisition of Aeronautics
September 3, 2019 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., developer and manufacturer of some of the world’s most groundbreaking technologies for air, land, naval, space and cyber applications, announces it has completed, with its partner, Mr. Avichai Stolero, the acquisition … Continue reading
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Tagged Aeronautics, Rafael
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RAFAEL will showcase its TROPHY APS as part of all-in-one armored vehicle suite
September 3nd, 2019 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Twitter: @RAFAELdefense) is participating at DSEI 2019, 10-13 September, ExCel Exhibition Center, London, UK. RAFAEL is a pioneer developer of various categories of land systems, including Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), … Continue reading
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Tagged Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, DESI 2019, Rafael
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RAFAEL IS PRESENTING NEXT GENERATION SOLUTIONS at MSPO 2019
August 19, 2019 – RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is participating at MSPO 2019, Kielce, Poland September 3-6, and presenting an array of its flagship solutions for land and air applications. With vast R&D, expertise and operational experience with aerial … Continue reading
German Army performs European SPIKE firing campaign
SPIKE is already in use by 18 EU & NATO members, who already jointly implement cooperation in training, maintenance and procurement June 3, 2019 The German army has finalized its annual training in firing of Rafael’s SPIKE LR ATGM missile … Continue reading
Posted in Soldier Systems
Tagged Rafael, SPIKE
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Rafael and PAP presents a full solution for enhanced 8X8 combat vehicle survivability, maneuverability and lethality
May 2019 – Rafael Advanced Defense systems Ltd. is proud to announce its participation in FEINDEF 2019 International Defense and Security Exhibition, May 29-31, and congratulates Spain for establishing the new exhibition. At FEINDEF 2019, Rafael will exhibit its … Continue reading
Posted in Mobility
Tagged LITENING 5, PAP Tecnos S.A., Rafael, RECCELITE XR, Typhoon
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Rafael releases new video footage of SPIKE NLOS launched from a light buggy
February 4, 2019 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has released a video from a firing test of the SPIKE NLOS launched from a light buggy (TOMCAR). SPIKE NLOS is a 30 km Precision Guided Missile, part of the 5th … Continue reading
Keep Your Eye On The Sparrow…
Posted in Eurosatory
Tagged Eurosatory, Eurosatory 2012, missiles, Rafael, target
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Eurosatory 2012
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Tagged BAE, Eurosatory 2012, pavilion, Rafael, Thales, Vectronix, Walther
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