Rafael, one of Israel’s leading defence firms, is aiming to secure new contracts in the growing Greek defence market. In April 2023, the Greek Ministry of Defence signed an agreement to acquire Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missiles, manufactured by Rafael.
The acquisition forms part of a broader intergovernmental defence procurement agreement between Greece and Israel. As reported by Defence Industry Europe, under this deal Greece also ordered Orbiter 3 unmanned aerial vehicles, produced by Aeronautics Defense Systems, another Israeli defence company. Aeronautics is a subsidiary of Rafael, which acquired the drone manufacturer in 2019.
Rafael has confirmed it will present several of its solutions at DEFEA 2025, including air defence systems such as Iron Dome and Spyder All-in-One. In spring 2024, several sources indicated that the Greek Ministry of Defence has expressed interest in procuring these systems to enhance the air defence capabilities of its armed forces.
However, no formal deal has been signed to date. The Israeli press has suggested that Athens may instead be focusing its attention on the Barak air defence system, offered by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as part of the Achilles Shield programme. This ambitious defence modernisation plan aims to significantly strengthen the Greek armed forces over the next 12 years, with a projected budget of €25 billion.
At DEFEA 2025, Rafael will also present the Sea Breaker precision missile — a relatively new addition to its portfolio. According to the company, the Sea Breaker can engage both sea and land targets at ranges of up to 300 km. The missile is designed to be launched from a variety of surface vessel classes.
In addition, Rafael will display its combat-proven Trophy Active Protection System (APS), designed to protect military vehicles such as infantry fighting vehicles and main battle tanks. The company recently upgraded the Trophy system to include capabilities for intercepting loitering munitions and first-person-view (FPV) drones attacking from above in “top-attack” mode.
