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Rafael’s technological and economical success

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems concluded 2024 with record-breaking sales, plus profits were up 64% at $257 million. And the impending operational deployment of its Iron Beam laser defense system is set to vastly reduce missile interception costs. https://www.jns.org/rafael-reports-record-growth-as-iron-beam-nears-deployment/

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Heading R&D at Rafael

Posted on May 5, 2024

Judith Hocherman-Frommer received three degrees at Israel’s Technion Institute in electrical engineering and control systems. She then joined Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, and 27 years later she is the executive vice president for research and development (R&D). https://ats.org/our-impact/judith-hocherman-frommer-leading-defense-innovation-for-israel/

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Iron Dome latest tests

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israel completed comprehensive flight tests of the Iron Dome missile defense system. The exercises, conducted by the Israel Missile Defense Organization and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, evaluated the system’s effectiveness against advanced threats, including rockets, cruise missiles and drones. https://www.jns.org/israels-iron-dome-missile-defense-system-passes-most-significant-ever-flight-tests/

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Field test for anti-drone systems

Posted on February 9, 2025

Nine defense companies and startups conducted a second test to the Defense Ministry of some 20 drone interception solutions at a simulated testing field in the Negev (see here previously). They were from IAI, Aerobotics, Rafael, Elbit, Robotican, Xtend, General … Continue reading →

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Progress for Iron Beam

Posted on February 1, 2025

Rafael chairman Yuval Steinitz said that Israel’s Iron Beam laser air defense system is set to become operational in the second half of 2025. Its effective range (around 10km) continues to increase and the project team has bypassed the absorption … Continue reading →

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The most interceptions in 50 years

Posted on December 7, 2024

According to the CEO of Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, “David’s Sling and Iron Dome systems have intercepted more targets than all the other air defense systems worldwide combined over the past 50 years”. He also reassured everyone, there is … Continue reading →

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Defense system innovator visits London

Posted on November 17, 2024

Israel Technion graduate Dr Irit Idan was the Executive Vice President for Research and Development at RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems and is now CEO of Idan Technology Insights. UK readers can hear her speak on Dec 9 in London. https://technionuk.org/event/the-future-of-israels-defence-systems-dec24/

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Iron Beam is fast-tracked

Posted on November 3, 2024

Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system is now set for a 2025 operational launch following Israel’s Ministry of Defense signing a new $500 million contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems. Danny Gold, designer of Israel’s Iron Dome, … Continue reading →

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Israel tests 8 anti-drone systems

Posted on October 27, 2024

About time!  The IDF drone interception tests included Elbit (Iron Hawk), IAI (Precise Falcon), Rafael (Typhoon), Aerobotics, Xtend, General Robotics (Pitbull), Smart Shooter, Fortem (US) + Elbit. See here for most of these and many other Israeli systems previously reported … Continue reading →

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Lite Beam

Posted on October 14, 2024

While we wait for Iron Beam to be ready, Israel’s Rafael announced the deployment of Lite Beam – a 10kw laser that can neutralize drone swarms and IEDs. It can be mounted on vehicles, ships or ground platforms. It showcased … Continue reading →

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