Tag Archives: Rafael

RAFAEL’S SPYDER Enhanced with Counter TBM Capabilities

Posted on Wednesday, 4 January, 2023 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL’s SPYDER Now Offering Counter TBM Capabilities RAFAEL can announce that its world-renowned, combat-proven SPYDER air defense system is now enhanced with a sophisticated Counter-TBM (tactical ballistic missiles) capability. The introduction of this feature is the product of RAFAEL’s Counter-TBM … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL’S C-DOME Completes Final Stage of Operationalization Aboard Saar 6

Posted on Friday, 18 November, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL’S C-DOME BEING PRESENTED AT NEDS 2022 AFTER SUCCESFUL TEST ABOARD SAAR 6 CORVETTE Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., with the Israeli Navy, and the Israel Ministry of Defense IMDO completed an advanced interception test of the C-DOME Naval Iron … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL PARTICIPATING FOR THE 1ST TIME AT THE BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW

Posted on Tuesday, 8 November, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL to Present at the Bahrain International Airshow 2022 for the 1st Time November 7, 2022: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will be taking part in the 2022 Bahrain International Airshow, marking the company’s first-ever participation in a global defense exposition … Continue reading →

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The US Marine Corps successfully completed a series of interception tests of an air defense system incorporating RAFAEL’s TAMIR IRON DOME interceptor

Posted on Thursday, 20 October, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

The US Marine Corps successfully completed a series of interception tests of an air defense system incorporating RAFAEL’s TAMIR IRON DOME interceptor October 19th 2022 – The latest live fire test culminates a series of three trials carried out over … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL IS PARTICIPATING IN LAND FORCES 2022

Posted on Wednesday, 28 September, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL IS PARTICIPATING IN LAND FORCES 2022 October 4 – 6: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will be participating in the upcoming Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition in Brisbane, Australia. The RAFAEL systems being showcased offer the Australian Ministry of … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL Participates In the 22nd Annual NATO Days

Posted on Friday, 16 September, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL IS PARTICIPATING IN NATO DAYS 2022 September 17-18 Ostrava, Czech Republic: RAFAEL is arriving at NATO Days as one of the Main Marketing Partners of the event and as the only Israeli company which has developed an air defense … Continue reading →

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US Marine Corps successfully tests Iron Dome based Air Defense Prototype

Posted on Tuesday, 19 July, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

US Marine Corps successfully tests Iron Dome based Air Defense Prototype A major breakthrough for the US Marine Corps (USMC) integration of RAFAEL’s Iron Dome ground launcher and Tamir interceptor missile into Marine Corps’ Medium-Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) Prototype with … Continue reading →

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17th SPIKE USERS’ CLUB MEETING HELD IN LATVIA

Posted on Friday, 15 July, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

  17TH SPIKE USERS’ CLUB MEETING HELD IN LATVIA July 14, 2022 – Last week, the SPIKE Users’ Club held its annual meeting for the first time since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. For sixteen consecutive years, the SPIKE Users’ … Continue reading →

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FARNBOROUGH 2022: RAFAEL Unveils Ice Breaker

Posted on Wednesday, 13 July, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

FARNBOROUGH 2022: RAFAEL Unveils Ice Breaker 5th Generation, Air-Launched Long-Range Attack Weapon System Ice Breaker is one of RAFAEL’s cutting-edge precision-strike solutions. It is an air breathing missile with multi-service capabilities against a variety of high value land and sea … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL INAUGURATES SPYDER DEFENSE SYSTEM SIMULATION AND TRAINING CENTER FOR PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE

Posted on Monday, 2 May, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL INAUGURATES SPYDER DEFENSE SYSTEM SIMULATION AND TRAINING CENTER FOR PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE April 29, 2022: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has inaugurated the SPYDER Defense System Simulation and Training Center in the Philippines in a ceremony held in the facility … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL’s High-Power Laser Air Defense System "Iron Beam" Successfully Completes Series of Live Tests

Posted on Friday, 15 April, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL’s High-Power Laser Air Defense System “Iron Beam” Successfully Completes Series of Live Tests April 14, 2022: RAFAEL, alongside the Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) have successfully completed a series of ground-breaking tests with a … Continue reading →

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Rafael concludes FY 2021 with a high in sales of $3.1 billion, a high in orders of $4.7 million and a net profit of $133 million

Posted on Thursday, 31 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

Tel Aviv, March 30, 2022 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has released its financial results for the 2021 fiscal year as was approved by the company’s Board of Directors, with a total of $3.075 billion in sales, and a … Continue reading →

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EuroTrophy GmbH, a new German-based company for Trophy Active Protection System

Posted on Wednesday, 30 March, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

EuroTrophy GmbH, a new German-based company for Trophy APS is established Frankfurt, March 29th 2022 – EuroTrophy GmbH, a new German-based company for the marketing, sales and production of the advanced Active Protection System (APS) for wheeled and tracked armored … Continue reading →

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Rafael’s ‘C-Dome’ completes 1st interceptions from aboard the Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes

Posted on Wednesday, 23 February, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

Rafael’s ‘C-Dome’ completes 1st interceptions from aboard the Israeli Navy’s Sa’ar 6 corvettes Tel Aviv – February 22, 2022. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO), in the Directorate for Defense R&D of the Israel Ministry of … Continue reading →

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RAFAEL TO PARTICIPATE AT THE SINGAPORE AIR SHOW 2022

Posted on Friday, 11 February, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

RAFAEL at 2022 SINGAPORE AIR SHOW Tel Aviv – 10 February 2022. From February 15-18, 2022, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will participate in the Singapore Air Show. For decades, Rafael has been at the forefront of cutting-edge military technologies, and … Continue reading →

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Rafael Appoints Dr. Judith Hocherman-Frommer as EVP for Research and Development

Posted on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Rafael and Group 42 form new JV to develop commercial AI and Big Data technologies

Posted on Tuesday, 20 April, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Rafael concludes FY 2020 with sales of $2.7 billion and net profit of $94 million

Posted on Friday, 26 March, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Rafael Iron Dome completes series of advanced tests

Posted on Wednesday, 17 March, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Thursday, 11 March, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Rafael wins U.S. power company contract for EMP-protected radio

Posted on Thursday, 25 February, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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German Bundeswehr to equip Leopard 2 MBT’s with Rafael’s TROPHY™ APS

Posted on Wednesday, 24 February, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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

Posted on Friday, 12 February, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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U.S. Army Conducts Operational Assessment of Fire Weaver Sensor-to-Shooter System

Posted on Tuesday, 9 February, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Rafael extends SPICE 250 range with new turbojet engine

Posted on Monday, 8 February, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Rafael at AERO INDIA 2021

Posted on Tuesday, 2 February, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Watch: Rafael’s SPIKE missile successfully integrated and fired from RWS Slovenian Oshkosh JLTV

Posted on Tuesday, 26 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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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

Posted on Friday, 15 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Final Trophy Active Protection Systems Delivered to U.S. Army

Posted on Thursday, 7 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Israel Ministry of Defense Completes Delivery of Rafael’s Iron Dome to the U.S. Army

Posted on Tuesday, 5 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Royal Thailand Army receives Rafael’s SPIKE Missile systems

Posted on Friday, 1 January, 2021 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Rafael awarded $200 million contract for SPICE air-surface systems, Spike tactical missiles and Bnet communication

Posted on Monday, 28 December, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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RAFAEL AT DX KOREA 2020

Posted on Wednesday, 18 November, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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RAFAEL_AT_AUSA_2020 virtual show

Posted on Tuesday, 13 October, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Czech Republic chooses Rafael’s SPYDER air defense system

Posted on Monday, 28 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Raytheon Missiles & Defense and Rafael team to establish U.S.-based Iron Dome Weapon System production facility

Posted on Tuesday, 4 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Rafael and Mesko to co-produce SPIKE SR ATGM for Polish Pustelnik Program

Posted on Wednesday, 15 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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RAFAEL announces $1.3 million strategic industrial partnership with Australian company Naeco Pty Ltd

Posted on Friday, 10 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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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Israeli MOD orders RAFAEL’s Spike FireFly loitering munition for IDF ground forces

Posted on Tuesday, 5 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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PCO S.A. and RAFAEL sign Memorandum Of Understandings for co-production of TOPLITE electro-optical systems in Poland

Posted on Thursday, 23 April, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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