- Acquired Pearson Engineering Ltd, Sep 2022
- Acquired Kanfit, Sep 2019
- Acquired Aeronautics for $243.5M, Aug 2019
About
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea, and space applications, including air defense, missile, targeting, electronic warfare, guided weapons, and underwater systems. For homeland security applications, Rafaels Security Integrated Systems offer threat detection, identification, and deterrence along with comprehensive situational management to protect seaports, coastlines, offshore critical infrastructure, and borders. Rafael supports its comprehensive product range with numerous components and subsystems developed and produced by the companys advanced technology production centers. These include electromagnetic, RF, microwave, advanced materials, optical, propulsion, and energetic materials systems and subsystems. Rafael supplies advanced defense systems to the Israeli Defense Forces and foreign customers around the world. It also forms partnerships with civilian counterparts to develop commercial applications based on its proprietary technology.
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- What was Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' most recent acquisition?
- In September 2022, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems acquired Pearson Engineering Ltd.
- What new product did Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveil in May 2026?
- In May 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the Storm Shield drone protection system.
- What is the status of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' Iron Beam laser system?
- In October 2025, Rafael's Iron Beam laser system was reported to be ready for integration into Israel's air defense. In March 2026, CEO Yoav Turgeman emphasized that the system would require a phased activation process, and in April 2026, he expressed confidence in its impressive results despite delays.
- What is Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' current employee count?
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has over 500 employees.
- What is Rafael Advanced Defense Systems' strategy regarding acquisitions?
- In June 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elron Ventures announced a $300 million acquisition war chest to acquire dual-use defense tech companies.
- What significant deal did Rafael Advanced Defense Systems secure with Romania in June 2026?
- In June 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems secured a deal with Romania for multiple air defense batteries, with deliveries expected to begin within three years.
- What is the company's current financial performance and outlook?
- In March 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems reported record revenue and profit for 2025, with CEO Yoav Turgeman noting a $24.5 billion orders backlog in April 2026.
- What is Rafael Advanced Defense Systems developing in partnership with SpearUAV?
- In June 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems partnered with SpearUAV to develop Iron Wasp, a vehicle-mounted interceptor for modern battlefield challenges.
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| Legal name | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
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| Former names | RAFAEL Armament Development Authority |
| Founded | 1948-5 |
| Employees (exact) | 2423 |
| Offices | Australia; Thailand; United States; Brazil; India; United Kingdom; Haifa |
| Wikidata QID | Q154610 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Engineering Ltd | 2022-09 | |
| Kanfit | 2019-09 | |
| Aeronautics | 2019-08 | $243.5M |
| Green City | 2013-06 | — |
| CONTROP Precision Technologies | 2012-01 | — |
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Patents
| EPO | 317 |
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Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | rafael.co.il |
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| QID | Q154610 |
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Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 200 |
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