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F-35 or F-15I? Inside the Israeli Air Force’s next fighter jet decision

The debate is part of a multibillion-shekel force buildup shaped by lessons from Operation Rising Lion and the prospect of a prolonged conflict with Iran, with decisions also tied to refueling aircraft, munitions and air defense needs

Yossi Yehoshua | 01.09.26

Rafael CEO: 'Our mission is to deliver the next breakthrough to the battlefield'

Rafael stood at the forefront of the Swords of Iron War and Operation Rising Lion while continuing major development programs, large-scale hiring and preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge; 'Over the past year, we stood on the front line of Israel’s defense'; an interview with CEO Yoav Turgeman

Assaf Levanon | 01.01.26

The real cost of Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’ laser: cheap interceptions, costly deployment

While each laser interception costs only a few shekels, every high-powered laser director supplied by Rafael costs tens of millions of dollars and covers just 10 kilometers, meaning nationwide defense would require hundreds of systems

Yuval Azulay | 12.30.25

Battle for brains: talent tug-of-war erupts between Israel’s top defense contractors

Senior executive’s planned move sparks fierce dispute between Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, exposing rivalry over talent, technology and market dominance as state watchdogs step in to oversee process

Yuval Azulay, Calcalist | 12.23.25

1,500-year-old chisel found in Byzantine‑era shipwreck off Haifa coast

Joint study by University of Haifa and Rafael reveals rare find; shape reconstructed using a Rafael micro-CT device designed for security purposes; findings expected to contribute to understanding of daily life, trade and vessels during Byzantine period

Yogev Israeli | 12.10.25

IAI chief: Arrow 4 almost ready for serial production

Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy says Israel’s next-generation interceptor is advancing rapidly as the Arrow system’s wartime performance boosts global demand; Germany receives its first Arrow 3 battery in the largest defense deal in IAI’s history

Maya Nahum Shahl | 12.03.25

מערכת "אור איתן" (במציאות הקרן אינה נראית, וצבועה לצורך המחשה בלבד)

Iron Beam laser system is about to rewrite air defense, crushing drones and rockets for pennies

Within weeks, Israel will field its first operational high-powered laser batteries, adding a cheap, rapid answer to drones, UAVs and rockets; developed in deep secrecy at Rafael, Iron Beam promises to transform air defense and slash interception costs

Tal Shahaf | 11.28.25

Rafael secures €2 billion deal to supply Germany with Spike missiles despite arms embargo

Missiles will be provided through EuroSpike, a joint venture owned by Rafael (20%) and German defense firms Rheinmetall (40%) and Diehl Defence (40%)

Yuval Azoulay/ Calcalist | 10.22.25

Israeli defense firms eye renewed business in Europe in wake of Gaza ceasefire

After European clients froze $600 million in contracts during the Gaza war, Israeli defense firms hope the ceasefire will restore trust and reopen doors; 'In Europe, they know our technologies are the best'

Yuval Azulay | 10.12.25

Israel’s Iron Beam laser aims to change the rules of the battlefield, says Rafael CEO

Despite global boycotts and political backlash, Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman says Israel’s defense industry is thriving with record profits, a massive order backlog and breakthrough laser technology that could transform future warfare.

Navit Zomer | 10.11.25

נתניהו לצד מטוס טייפון עם מערכת לייטנינג 5 של רפאל. ספרד ביטלה עסקה של 200 מיליון יורו

Israel hit with nearly $1 billion in scrapped defense contracts as global fury over Gaza war grows

Industry officials fear the cancellations could spread to other countries seeking to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza, while a prolonged freeze on new deals worth billions threatens long-term exports

Yuval Azulay, Omer Kabir | 09.28.25

משרד הביטחון וחברת רפאל השלימו את הפיתוח של מערכת ההגנה בלייזר - דבריו של ראש מו״פ במפא״ת, תא״ל יהודה אלמקייס עלהוכחת יכולות מערכת "אור איתן"

Israel unveils ‘Or Eitan’ laser defense system after successful tests

Defense Ministry and Rafael rename defense system for Capt. Eitan Oster, who was killed in southern Lebanon; 'laser dome' will join Iron Dome as part of Israel’s multi-layered air defense system

Yoav Zitun | 09.18.25

Israel’s Rafael sign deal to equip South Korea’s K2 tanks with Trophy defense system

Rafael signed a historic agreement with Hyundai Rotem to install its Trophy active protection system on South Korea’s K2 tanks, marking the first use of the Israeli technology on Korean armor and boosting global competitiveness

Navit Zomer | 09.05.25

Rafael set to sell 50% stake in subsidiary Controp at nearly $1 billion valuation

Sale seen as a step to ease state ownership limits ahead of a planned IPO, positioning the Israeli defense technology company for greater flexibility and growth

Golan Hazani/Calcalist | 08.17.25

Defense giant Rafael buys Into Tel Aviv's rising tech hub in $150 million deal

State-owned defense firm purchases 6.5 floors in Cosmopolitan project by Acro, Phoenix, City Boy and Shevet Moshe, and will vacate its longtime Horodetsky headquarters in Tel Aviv within 5 years

Hila Tsion | 06.26.25

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