• Digital Battlespace

  SDR technology may make its mark on Orbiter

  12th April 2021

  Rafael may combine software-defined radio communications with unmanned aerial capabilities from Aeronautics.

• Land Warfare

  Germany builds up its MELLS stocks

  29th March 2021

  The latest order from Germany includes 666 Spike LR missiles and 82 integrated command and launch units.

• Land Warfare

  Iron Dome undergoes further tests

  17th March 2021

  In latest tests, Iron Dome intercepted and destroyed simulated existing and emerging threats, including simultaneous interception of multiple UAVs.

• Land Warfare

  ALLTEC and Rafael seal MoU for add-on armour

  10th March 2021

  The two companies will cooperate on business opportunities and projects for the Brazilian MoD and auxiliary forces.

• Land Warfare

  Germany gives green light for new active protection on Leopards

  10th February 2021

  The German parliament has released funds to procure the Rafael Trophy active protection system for Leopard 2A6A3 MBTs.

• Air Warfare

  Aero India 2021: Rafael showcases Spice 250 with extended range

  3rd February 2021

  New variant of Spice 250 is put on display during Aero India 2021; while there are no confirmed orders yet from India, manufacturer Rafael is selling its Spike ATGM to meet an urgent operational requirement.

• Defence Notes

  Aero India 2021: KRAS takes baby steps

  3rd February 2021

  Indian-Israeli JV will start to deliver Barak 8 LRSAM midsection electronics in March.

• Digital Battlespace

  ​Rafael demonstrates Transparent Battlefield capabilities for German Army

  15th January 2021

  German programme assesses advanced tactical radio and sensor-to-shooter capabilities.

• Land Warfare

  US Army receives second Iron Dome system

  4th January 2021

  Both batteries will be deployed to protect US troops against against rockets, mortars and other ballistic and aerial threats.

• Land Warfare

  US Army receives final Trophy systems

  7th January 2021

  Active protection system is being installed on Abrams MBTs.

• Air Warfare

  MRSAM draws closer for Indian Army

  11th January 2021

  The MRSAM air defence missile moves closer to future service with a recent successful test firing.

• Naval Warfare

  Sa’ar 6 vessels to use C-GEM and SEWS-DV

  26th October 2020

  Defence and decoy systems are intended to protect the vessels from missile attack

• Training

  Latvia gains Spike trainer

  7th October 2020

  The system can train single gunners, sections or platoons through the full operational sequence

• Land Warfare

  US Army takes delivery of its first Iron Dome system

  1st October 2020

  The US Army has received its first Iron Dome battery from the Israel MoD, manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced on 30 September. The army revealed …

• Land Warfare

  Czechs pick preferred partner for mobile air defence requirement

  2nd October 2020

  The selection of Rafael as preferred bidder for the Czech Republic's mobile air defence requirement is notable for including a strong element of local industrial workshare

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

• Surface-to-air missiles

  SkyCeptor

  The SkyCeptor missile is a multi-mission interceptor developed collaboratively by Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It is a derivative of the Stunner missile ...

• Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles

  I-Derby

  The I-Derby is an advanced beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It builds upon the capabilities of the original Derby missile ...

• 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 ...

• Surface-to-air missiles

  SkySonic

  The SkySonic is an advanced hypersonic missile interceptor developed by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Unveiled in June 2023, it is designed to counter the ...

• Surface-to-air missiles

  Barak MR (MRAD)

  The Barak Medium Range (MR) missile, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is an advanced surface-to-air interceptor designed to counter a wide spectrum of aerial threats, ...

• Air-to-air missiles, Surface-to-air missiles

  I-Derby ER

  Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developed the I-Derby ER missile as an extended-range evolution of the earlier Derby and I-Derby missiles. Building on the proven foundation ...

• Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range, Self-propelled missile systems

  SPYDER All-in-One

  The SPYDER All-in-One (AiO) is an advanced mobile air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.  It integrates all critical components—command and control, radar, ...

• Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range

  SPYDER-SR

  Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developed the SPYDER-SR (Short-Range) air defence system with support from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to provide rapid-response, all-weather protection against various ...

• 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 ...

• Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range

  SPYDER-LR

  The SPYDER-LR (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby – Long Range) is an advanced variant of the SPYDER family of air defence systems, developed by Rafael Advanced ...

• Air-to-surface missiles

  Popeye

  The Popeye is an Israeli-designed standoff cruise missile designed to provide long-range bombers and other aircraft with a conventional precision strike capability. Initiated by Rafael ...

• Long Range Missile Defence Systems: > 90km range

  David's Sling

  David's Sling is an advanced air and missile defence system developed jointly by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the United States' Raytheon Technologies.  It ...

• 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 ...

• MPVs - 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). ...