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.
Israeli 'Iron Dome' Intercepts Cruise Missiles, UAVs in Test
The Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) concluded live-fire interception tests of the Iron Dome during which it hit a cruise missile for the first time. The
Rafael Presents Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Suite at Korea Expo
Israeli firm Rafael has presented its Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Suite (NGCV-S) at DX Defense & Security Expo Korea taking place from November 18-21, 2020. As part of the ROKs Tiger 4
Israeli AF Receives First-of-its-kind F-35I Jet to Test Indigenous Weapons, Electronics
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) received its first test F-35I aircraft, custom-built for Israel, which gives the IAF an opportunity to install its own electronic warfare, communications and weapons systems. The...
Latvia Installs New SPIKE Missiles Team Trainer for SPIKE LR2, SPIKE SR
Latvian National Armed Forces have completed the installation of a new Team Trainer for SPIKE Missiles. The new system will train Latvian forces to use Rafael Advanced Defense Systems SPIKE LR2...
Israel Completes First Delivery of Iron Dome Batteries to US Military
The United States has taken delivery of the first Israeli Iron Dome Defense System battery today. “Today the Israel Missile Defense Organization in the Ministry of Defense, delivered the first of...
Swiss Voters Approve $6.4 billion Fighter Jet Purchase Plan
Swiss citizens today voted to approve the purchase of CHF6 billion ($6.4 billion) worth new fighter by the countrys air force that had been challenged to a referendum by pacifists...
Czech Republic Selects Israeli SPYDER Anti-aircraft Missile System
The army of the Czech Republic has selected Israeli SPYDER anti-aircraft missile systems (AAMS) as replacement for its outdated Soviet-era “Cub” AAMS . This was announced by the Czech Defense Minister...
Israel’s “Skylord” Drone Interception System Being Tested by US Forces
The Israeli Ministry of Defense's R&D unit, together with the Israeli company XTEND and the Anti-Terrorism Body of the US Department of Defense (CTTSO), have launched an operational pilot that...
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U.K. Developing Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon to Take Down Drone Swarms
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Babcock to Help Saab Design Swedish Navy’s New Lulea-class Warship
Saab has asked Babcock to support the design for the development of the Swedish Navy’s new Luleå-class Surface Combatant
Eurodrone Programme Completes Preliminary Design Review
The Eurodrone programme, led by Airbus Defence and Space as the prime contractor, has completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Netherlands Allocates €500M for Extra Ammunition
In response to escalating global tensions and a heightened threat of large-scale conflict, the Dutch Ministry of Defense has swiftly allocated an additional €500 million to expedite the procurement of essential ammunition supplies
Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes Target Russian S-400, Fighters in Crimea
Russian military installations in Crimea, including airbases housing S-400 systems and fighter aircraft like Su-24 and Su-25, were targeted by long-range ATACMS missiles launched by Ukrainian forces
Fires Rise as Russian Novorossiysk Port, Oil Depot Hit Massive Drone Attack
Diehl Defence’s IRIS-T Missile Fired from S.Korean KF-21 for the First Time...
Boeing ecoDemonstrator to Test Seat Cushion Sensors, Smart Galley Tools to Reduce...
Support for Upcoming F-16s, Air Defense & Artillery in Denmark's $524.2M Aid...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...
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...