• Training

  Belgium adds VBS sim software for anti-tank guided missile

  22nd December 2022

  Through integration with VBS, Spike missile operators can train more effectively on tactical scenarios developed by the instructors.

• Defence Notes

  Iron Beam deal paves the way for the development of US variant

  6th December 2022

  Iron Beam is a 100kW-class high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS) designed to defend against rockets, mortars and UAVs.

• Land Warfare

  How OMFV competitors are innovating to secure US Army contract

  21st November 2022

  The Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) contenders' proposals include advanced weapons systems, artificial intelligence sensors and situational awareness in addition to hybrid electric transmission, enhanced mobility and open architecture.

• Defence Notes

  AUSA 2022: Iron Beam reaches a wider audience

  13th October 2022

  The Iron Beam laser for air and missile defence made its US show debut at AUSA 2022 and it was also presented to representatives of 24 militaries at a recent conference in Israel.

• Naval Warfare

  Euronaval 2022: Rafael details mission modularised C-Dome offering

  14th October 2022

  The modularised C-Dome system has been developed in light of the proliferating AShM threat.

• Land Warfare

  Slovenia orders Spike LR2

  6th September 2022

  The acquisition of Spike LR2 will help the Slovenian military maintain combat preparedness, according to the country’s MoD.

• Defence Notes

  Israel's Rafael buys UK defence firm Pearson Engineering in strategic expansion

  28th September 2022

  The acquisition of Pearson Engineering by Israeli firm Rafael could see UK manufacturing of the Trophy active protection system for the Challenger 3 MBT — but how well does the deal sit with the UK government's defence industrial strategy?

• Defence Notes

  When the shoe fits: Greece looks to US and Israel for UAV and counter-drone solutions

  5th September 2022

  Greece aims to buy Israeli C-UAS equipment and it also plans to acquire the MQ-9B SeaGuardian — albeit for a hefty price.

• Land Warfare

  Iron Dome keeps making strides in the US

  3rd August 2022

  Following a successful integration with the US Marine Corps, the Iron Dome is one step closer to being fielded by the US Army.

• Defence Notes

  Rafael deepens EO presence in US

  8th June 2022

  Rafael continues to expand in the US, most recently with the acquisition of an EO surveillance specialist for an undisclosed sum.

• Naval Warfare

  DSIT inks MoU with Al Fattan Group to supply advanced underwater sonars

  19th May 2022

  Under the MoU, with Israel's DSIT, Al Fattan will provide sonar systems to local customers in the UAE.

• Air Warfare

  Rafael lifts the veil on Aerospike

  16th May 2022

  New air-to-surface missile for fixed-wing aircraft from Rafael is optimised for close air support, counterterrorism and anti-A2AD applications.

• Land Warfare

  Eurosatory 2022: Rafael to implement laser technology in air defence portfolio

  15th June 2022

  Rafael is looking to complement its wide range of air-defence capabilities with laser technology and continues to work on assessing future threats.

• Land Warfare

  Observations from Ukraine give Israeli tank designers ‘interesting ideas’

  2nd June 2022

  The evident vulnerabilities of Russian armour in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine have drawn the eye of Israeli MBT designers.

• Land Warfare

  Trophy gains extra European flavour with technology transfer

  29th March 2022

  New company focuses on promoting Israeli-developed APS for European and NATO militaries.

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Jamming and Escort Electronic Attack Aircraft (luWES) [Germany]

  Programme Background According to earlier reports, Berlin had earlier decided to procure 15 EA-18G Growlers over the Eurofighter Typhoon ECR concept, which is expected to be ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

  Spark

  The Spark is a fixed-wing UAV manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Aeronautics. Little is known about the drone, other than that, in September ...

• Military - USVs

  Protector

  The Protector, having been in use since 2004, was the first USV to enter operational service. It is fitted with several subsystems that include; a radar, ...

• Land: Radio and SATCOM

  BNET-HH

  Rafael BNET-HH is a handheld MANET radio which can form networks with up to 1,000 users at low latency. Designed as a platoon commander's radio, ...

• Air: Electronic Attack - Jamming, Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  X-Guard

  Rafael Advanced Defence Systems’ unveiled its X-Guard fibre optic towed decoy back in 2003. Open-source information noted that the decoy was designed to equip combat ...

• Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

  Golden Eagle HS

  The Golden Eagle HS (Heavy Strike) is a rotary-wing UAV that can be armed with Rafael's powerful Spike SR and LR2 missiles, providing ground troops with anti-armour ...

• APCs/IFVs - 4x4

  Wolf

  The Wolf is a multipurpose 4x4 armoured vehicle based on a Ford F550 chassis and developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Carmor (then Hatehof). ...

• Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Trophy

  Rafael Advanced Defence Systems’ Trophy Active Vehicle Self-Protection System (AVSPS) remains one of the most well-known such apparatus in use today. Trophy has been deployed ...

• Land: Integrated Defensive Systems

  Iron Fist

  Development of Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist Active Vehicle Protection System (AVSPS) commenced in 2006. Like Rheinmetall’s AMAP-ADS AVSPS, Iron Fist was designed from the outset ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  Tiger MkII

  A future development of the MDT Armor Tiger Light Protected Vehicle, the Tiger MkII can be configured for various roles, including a personnel carrier able ...

• Counter-UAS systems

  Drone Dome

  Drone Dome is made up of three main components: RADA Electronic Industries' RPS-42 radar; Controp's MEOS observation; and Netline's C-Guard RD and NetSense subsystems for ...

• Fighter - electronic warfare

  Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat)

  The Eurofighter EK is the  jamming and escort electronic attack version of the Eurofighter fighter jet. Developed by Airbus and incorporating Saab's Arexis EW suite ...

• Corvettes

  Sa'ar 6 Class (MEKO A-100)

  The Sa'ar 6-class corvettes are a series of four new warships currently being built for the Israeli Navy by ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to conduct patrol ...

• Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

  SandCat

  The 4x4 SandCat family of vehicles was designed by Israeli armour specialist Plasan Sasa in 2005 for a range of military, special operations, homeland security, ...

• APCs/IFVs - tracked

  BMP-1

  The BMP-1 (Bronevaya Maschina Piekhota-1) is a tracked amphibious IFV that was developed in the Soviet Union during the 1960s.  Entering service with the Soviet ...

• Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

  Shaldag MK V

  The Shaldag Mk V is a multi-mission fast patrol boat designed to serve as both a naval and border police vessel. It is a variant of ...