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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Rafael reports record sales, cites Gaza war, global defense spending surges

State-owned defense contractor says sales rose 27% to 17.8 billion shekels ($4.8 billion), with 54% of revenue from domestic contracts with the IDF and the rest from international clients

Navit Zomer | 03.26.25

יום מסכם לניסויים מבצעיים המציג יכולות יירוט כטב"מים באמצעות ירי ורחפנים

Watch: Israel experiments with new drone interception systems

Nine Israeli defense companies conducted a test of prototype UAV interception systems in southern Israel, addressing the growing drone threat in the ongoing war; 'We will introduce new capabilities to the battlefield in the near future' Defense Minister Katz says

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.06.25

Rafael inks major deal to supply Israel with Iron Dome missiles using US aid

Deal will see Rafael supply a substantial number of interceptors to the IDF, and the package includes $5.2 billion earmarked specifically for enhancing Israel's air defense capabilities

Navit Zomer | 01.16.25

Iron Dome maker becomes latest Israeli defense contractor to report historic gains amid war

Rafael announces record-breaking order backlog of $15.8 billion to be fulfilled over next 4 years; net Q3 profit soars to $50 million

Navit Zomer | 11.28.24

'The laser era': Israeli military to acquire personal laser defense systems for troops

IDF to sign deal with defense giant integrating new Israeli technology allowing compact laser systems to target missiles and drones threatening forces

Yoav Zitun | 11.26.24

Senior Rafael official wins Israel Defense Prize: 'The idea seemed so absurd, like science fiction you only see in James Bond movies'

A., head of airborne weapons development at Israel's top defense contractor, says she’s built a team of bold innovators advancing next-gen systems designed to save lives in future wars

Galit Hareli | 11.14.24

'Macron is losing his way': Israeli companies display at Euronaval exhibition

Several Israeli companies manage to set up stalls in the prestigious arms exhibit following prolonged battle against government-issued ban overturned by French court; officials slam Macron's actions

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 11.05.24

מערכת מגן אור בתצוגה לקראת ביקורו של ביידן

Laser defense system in massive sale, game changer

New air defense system against rockets, mortars, cruise missiles, and even drones is the future: 'This is the world’s first laser weapon, and it will work seamlessly with Iron Dome, 'Yuval Steinitz says; So how does the system work, and what will it cost?

Roi Rubinstein | 10.30.24

IDF places hopes in new laser anti-rocket systems amid expanding war

As Hezbollah continues to target northern and central Israel with rocket and missile barrages, security officials hope to expedite laser system allowing for faster and cheaper interceptions

Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 10.09.24

Rafael soars to record highs as first-half sales skyrocket amid war

As Gaza war rages and global demand for defense systems grows, defense firm reports NIS 3.9 billion in second-quarter sales, up 25% from last year; about 50% of sales were to IDF; Rafael’s order backlog hits record NIS 59 billion

Navit Zomer | 08.28.24

Israeli defense industries are the new golden-egg laying goose

Security companies in the country see a meteoric rise in interest of tech workers to join the industry since the start of the war in Gaza and in light of Israel's unprecedented defense against Iran's onslaught of munitions

Maayan Manela/Calcalist | 04.28.24

קלע דוד מערכת הגנה אווירית ליירוט מטרות בטווח בינוני־ארוך

Israeli defense industry sees impressive rise after Iranian attack

Tehran's unprecedented attack against Israel showed off the countries' impressive defensive capabilities, leading to hikes in stock prices and billions of dollars in new orders

Navit Zomer | 04.20.24

Rafael ends 2023 with record sales of NIS 14 billion

2023 orders totaled NIS 52 billion, with a net profit of NIS 588 million, as sales in the fourth quarter reached NIS 4.5 billion, primarily comprising international orders but also influenced by the war in Gaza

Navit Zomer | 03.27.24

‘Even after the IDF finishes in Gaza, Iron Dome will still be deployed; we’ll live by the sword for some time yet’

In his retirement interview, outgoing Rafael CEO Yoav Har-Even explains why demand for Israeli arms is soaring despite October 7 blunders, discusses how laser interception will revolutionize warfare and outlines his vision for the future battlefield

Navit Zomer | 03.02.24

מערכת כיפת ברזל הגנה אווירית עוטף עזה דרום הסלמה ב דרום ירי רקטות חמאס

Rafael Defense Systems to establish Iron Dome interceptor factory in US

The new factory will be set up as part of a joint initiative with American defense company RTX Corporation, costing tens of millions of dollars

Navit Zomer | 02.25.24