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EuroTrophy strengthens its position on the European defence market four years after its founding
“The Trophy APS protects combat vehicles against most threats encountered on the modern battlefield," says Dan Kalfus, Managind Director at EuroTrophy.
Rafael reports record 2025 results with $6.8 billion in sales and rising global demand for defence systems
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. reported record financial results for 2025, with annual sales reaching $6.8 billion and net profit rising to $423 million.
Prometheus Energetics breaks ground on solid rocket motor manufacturing campus in Indiana to boost U.S. supply chain
Prometheus Energetics has officially broken ground on a new solid rocket motor manufacturing campus in Indiana.
Israel successfully completes advanced upgrade tests for David’s Sling air and missile defense system
Israel Ministry of Defense said the David’s Sling weapon system has successfully completed a complex series of tests as part of a future threat readiness upgrade.
German Army orders 200 Puma combat vehicles armed with Rafael Spike anti-tank missiles
The German Army has ordered 200 new Puma armoured personnel carriers equipped with the MELLS missile system, the European version of Rafael’s Spike LR anti-tank guided missile.
Rafael delivers first operational Iron Beam laser defence system to the Israeli armed forces
Iron Beam is a high-power laser system designed to counter a range of aerial threats using an advanced laser source and a unique electro-optical targeting system.
Missile defence: Rafael Systems Global Sustainment selected for SHIELD programme
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment (RSGS) has been selected as an awardee in the Missile Defense Agency’s second series of staggered awards under the SHIELD Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract.
Raytheon and Rafael joint venture awarded 1.25 billion dollar contract to produce Tamir missiles
Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems, the joint venture between RTX and Rafael, has received a 1.25 billion dollar contract to supply Israel with Tamir surface-to-air missiles.
Rafael unveils L-SPIKE 1x tactical loitering munition designed for company-level operations
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced the L-SPIKE 1x, a tactical loitering munition designed for company-level deployment and based on an upgraded evolution of the SPIKE Firefly.
Israel signs major contract with Rafael to speed up production of Iron Dome air defence system
The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed a multi-billion dollar contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to accelerate serial production of the Iron Dome air defence system.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser weapon system wins 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award for defence innovation
The Israel Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), along with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has received the 2026 Aviation Week Network Laureate Award.
Germany to sign €2 billion deal for Rafael’s Spike missiles via Eurospike production partnership – Globes
The German Army has decided to procure Spike anti-tank missiles from Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in a deal valued at €2 billion.