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מגן אור מערכת לייזר יירוט רקטות של מפא"ת

Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system set for 2025 operational launch following $500M expansion

28.10.24|Yuval Azulay
Defense Ministry fast-tracks Rafael and Elbit’s advanced laser interception system to combat evolving aerial threats. 
Yoav Gallant

Israel tests cutting-edge drone interception systems to counter evolving threats

15.10.24|CTech
Eight Israeli companies showcased new technologies in a first-of-its-kind trial, aiming to swiftly deploy solutions against the rising drone menace. 
 מערכת לייזר מגן אור

Israel’s laser defense system nears operational status amid intensified rocket barrages

09.10.24|Yuval Azulay
As Hezbollah increases its attacks, Israel prepares to deploy the Iron Beam developed by Rafael. The system is expected to become operational within months, and it should dramatically streamline the interception of rockets and UAVs launched at Israel.
הקברניט איראן טיל היפרסוני

Is Israel facing a new hypersonic missile threat?

15.09.24|Yuval Azulay
Houthis claim success; Israel scrambles to assess new security risks. 
טיל היפרסוני של איראן

Israel grapples with hypersonic missile defense after Houthi strike claim

15.09.24|CTech and Reuters
Houthis allege successful missile hit, raising questions about Israel’s defense readiness.
יירוטים כיפת ברזל ירי מ לבנון ל לגליל 4.8.24 מלחמה בצפון

From Iron Dome to David’s Sling: Rafael’s innovations power Q2 success

28.08.24|Yuval Azulay
Revenues jump 25% as new laser Iron Beam system nears completion. 
 טיל משגר ברק 8  תעשייה אווירית

Israel’s hidden treasure: unclaimed defense dividends amidst economic crisis

21.08.24|Yuval Azulay
Why billions in profits from Rafael and IAI are lying idle while the nation faces financial turmoil. 
כנס צמיחה ד"ר יהודית הוכרמן פרומר סמנכ"לית מחקר רפאל

Rafael integrating high power microwave and laser systems to battle drone swarms

27.06.24|Tomer Hadar
Dr. Judith Hocherman-Frommer discussed Rafael's next-gen defense technologies at the Growth Conference
הקברניט כטב"מ חיזבאללה מלחמת עזה

Hezbollah's suicide drones zero in on Israel's weapons industry

24.06.24|Yuval Azulay
Hezbollah continues to demonstrate that its target bank in Israel is extensive, diverse, and well within its reach. This is particularly concerning for the defense system, as it impacts the availability of armaments crucial for the IDF to sustain a prolonged campaign.
מגזין נשים 2024 ענת היא ראשת פרויקט מערך השיגור והמיירט של קלע דוד בחברת רפאל

The female force rocketing Israel's David's Sling air defense system

26.02.24|Yuval Azulay
Anat, the head of the launch and interceptor system project for the David’s Sling at Rafael, whose full name and photo cannot be revealed, discusses the new operational reality since October 7 and the new threats against which David’s Sling is being prepared
Iron Dome כיפת ברזל

Israeli missiles, spy gear and drones in high demand at air show amid war

23.02.24|Reuters
The Israeli ministry of defense and 11 of its defense contractors attended Asia's largest aerospace and defense gathering in Singapore, including Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Rafael and Elbit
מערכת מגן אור מערכת לייזר ל יירוט רקטות

Israel deployed Iron Beam laser system on Gaza front, Rafael chairman reveals

20.01.24|CTech
Yuval Steinitz confirmed that the system has been deployed for action, but said that it has yet to have been used for interceptions
מערכת ספיידר

Israeli ‘all-in-one’ air defense system SPYDER intercepts UAV threats in successful test

14.01.24|Yuval Azulay
During the test, SPYDER was challenged by a UAV that simulated an enemy aircraft and successfully intercepted it after detecting and identifying it in advance, tracking its path, and firing a Python 5 missile that hit it accurately
ניסוי טיל חץ 3

Israel’s weapons orders cross $5 billion since outbreak of war

14.01.24|Yuval Azulay
Due to local demand, major defense companies Rafael, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Elbit Systems have delayed the supply of weapons worth over $1.5 billion to their global customers
טיל חץ 3 התעשייה האווירית תע"א

While their stand in Dubai is empty, Israeli weapons makers present their technology on the battlefield

13.11.23|Reuters
The exhibition stands of Israeli weapons makers remained vacant at the Dubai Airshow amid the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. Nevertheless, the Israeli weapons industry continues to showcase its latest technologies on the battlefield, including Arrow 3 and David's Sling
Magan Or in action

Israel to test Iron Beam laser system on Hamas missiles

26.10.23|Yuval Azulay
Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael recently agreed to deploy "Magen Or" (Iron Beam) laser system near the border with Gaza and challenge it with rocket barrages launched by Hamas terrorists