Rafael

Aug- 2026 -

3 August

Rafael Delivers 1,000th Typhoon Naval Weapon Station

Rafael has delivered its 1,000th Typhoon remote naval weapon station, marking a milestone for one of the world's most widely deployed naval defense systems.

Jun- 2026 -

30 June

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Romania Orders Spyder Air Defense System for $2.3B in Rafael’s ‘Largest Deal’

Romania is acquiring Rafael’s SPYDER air defense systems against short- to medium-range aerial threats in a deal worth over 2 billion euros.

25 June

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel’s New Tube-Launched Drone Hunter Rides Into Battle on Combat Vehicles

Frontline combat vehicles now have a new mobile defense option to counter evolving drone threats on the battlefield with the Iron Wasp interceptor, developed by Israel’s Rafael and SpearUAV.

May- 2026 -

18 May

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

This Tiny Rafael System Gives UAVs Their Own Electronic Shield

Rafael has shrunk electronic warfare down to drone scale with “STORM SHIELD,” a self-protection system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Mar- 2026 -

25 March

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Volkswagen Eyes Production Shift From Cars to Parts for Israel’s Iron Dome

German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen is reportedly planning to shift one of its factories from producing cars to manufacturing components for Israel’s Iron Dome.

Feb- 2026 -

16 February

Middle East

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

David’s Sling Goes Live: Israel’s Air Defense Demos Multi-Threat Firepower

Israel’s David’s Sling air and missile defense system proved its mettle in recent live-fire trials, marking a key step in the system’s operational refinement.

13 February

Air

An Iron Dome launcher fires a Tamir missile to protect the citizens and infrastructure of Israel. Raytheon Missiles & Defense and RAFAEL have signed a joint venture to establish an Iron Dome Weapon System production facility in the United States. (Photo: RAFAEL)

Ronald Watkins

Rafael Enters Race for US Army’s Next-Gen Interceptor

US subsidiary of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has joined US Army search for second interceptor under Indirect Fire Protection Capability.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Arms

The Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon system

Rojoef Manuel

Rafael Ships First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon to Israel

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered the first Iron Beam air defense system to the Israel Defense Forces, following the transfer’s confirmation in early December.

29 December

Air