RAFAEL
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is a defense company specializing in developing weapons and military technologies for air, land, sea, space, and cyber defense solutions.
Raytheon-Rafael JV Breaks Ground for Tamir Missile Production Facility in U.S.
R2S, a joint venture between RTXs Raytheon and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense System, has initiated the construction of its Tamir missile manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas. The facility will produce...
Rafael's SPYDER All-In-One Air Defense System Clears Trials
Israels Rafael defense contractor tested its advanced SPYDER air defense system in an All-In-One configuration, combining the missile launcher, command and control system, and radar on a single platform. Rafael claims...
Hensoldt, RAFAEL to Develop Jamming System to Protect Vessels
HENSOLDT, in collaboration with RAFAEL, is advancing its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system for deployment on naval vessels, showcasing its efficacy in neutralizing air defense radars during test campaigns. On November 27,...
Finland Buys Israeli "David's Sling" Missile Defense System for $339 Million
Israel signed a deal with Finland to sell the “"David's Sling" Missile Defense System valued at Euro 317 Million ($339M). Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Maj
As Gaza Bombings Continue, U.S. Approves Sales of Deadly Spice Bombs to...
The United States government has approved a $320 million sale of precision-guided munition equipment to Israel, specifically designed to convert unguided bombs into more accurate, GPS-guided munitions. This was first reported...
Raytheon, Rafael to Build Facility to Jointly Produce Iron Dome’s Tamir Missile...
Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has teamed up with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to set up a facility in East Camden, Arkansas, for producing the Tamir missile, a crucial part...
Israel to Deploy Iron Beam Laser System Against Hamas Rockets
Israel is fast-tracking the deployment of the Iron Beam laser air defense system, marking its possible inaugural use in a combat scenario. The development was reported by news outlet
Israel Unveils Merkava Barak 5th Gen Battle Tank
Israel's Ministry of Defense has revealed the Merkava Barak, a new 5th generation battle tank, delivered to the 52nd Armored Battalion of the 401st Brigade. The Merkava Barak tank is the...
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AUKUS Countries Detail Export License Removals for Defense Manufacture
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have jointly proposed significant changes to their national export control exemptions to facilitate defense industry collaboration within the AUKUS partnership
Germany Orders 68,000 Artillery Shells from KNDS for Supply to Ukraine
Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order for 68,000 155mm artillery shells from European KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) to support Ukraine's defense capabilities
KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales to form New Company for MGCS Project
French and German companies – KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales – are forming a new company to collaborate on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project
Israel to Decommission Patriot Missile Systems due to Disuse
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) is preparing to phase out its aging Patriot missile defense systems in the coming months, citing limited operational use, the military announced on Tuesday
Iran Developing Russian Lancet-like Kamikaze Drone
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is developing a new indigenous kamikaze drone that shares similarities with the Russian-built ZALA Lancet kamikaze drone
India Tests Missile-Based Torpedo Release System
Log Protection for Russian MSTA-S 155mm Howitzer
Kongsberg Supplies Turret for BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle
China's Third Aircraft Carrier, Fujian Commences First Sea Trial
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...