Middle East defense industry flexes its muscles with nine firms in SIPRI’s Top 100
Companies from Israel, the UAE and Turkey made an estimated $31 billion in arms revenue in 2024, according to a new report.
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Lasers and AI: Inside Rafael’s vision of Israel’s future air defense
Yoav Tourgeman, the CEO and president of Rafael, told Breaking Defense that he’s not concerned about sales to Europe being heavily impacted by politics.
Iron Beam 450 Completes Testing, Soon to Join With Operational Air Defense Units
Israel’s Iron Beam 450 high-power laser system has completed final testing, marking a major leap in air defense. Developed by Rafael, it offers precise, cost-effective interception of rockets, UAVs, and mortars, and is set for IDF deployment by 2025.
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Romania selects Rafael’s Spyder air defense system
The total amount of the deal will be worth more than $2.3 billion, according to an official statement.
Paris Air Show blocks off Israeli booths, in move Israel calls ‘outrageous and unprecedented’
The Israeli government called the move an “outrageous and unprecedented decision” which “reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.”
Israel’s biggest defense firms exhibiting at Paris Air Show despite Iran conflict
IAI, Rafael and Elbit are moving forward with showcasing their wares at the Paris Air Show this week.
Armed with lasers, Rafael to show off air defenses at Paris Airshow
Israeli firm Rafael will show off three different laser defenses at Le Bourget.
Rafael Unveils New Laser Beam Director for Iron Beam HELWS
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveils its new IRON BEAM 450 HELWS with an upgraded laser beam director at the Paris Air Show. The system features a 450mm aperture with Coherent Beam Combining technology, enabling precision targeting of coin-sized obj…
Israel Achieves World’s First Operational Combat Laser Interceptions with Iron Beam
Israel has crossed a historic threshold by becoming the first nation to successfully deploy laser weapons in actual combat. During the Swords of Iron War, Israeli forces used Rafael’s high-energy laser systems to intercept enemy threats, marking the tr…
European Armies Accelerate Armor Modernization as US Scales Back Legacy Programs
As the U.S. Army scales back its armored vehicle programs, European nations are accelerating major modernization efforts, acquiring thousands of new armored fighting vehicles across multiple platforms. This article examines key programs in Greece, Roma…