Israeli defense contractor specializing in air defense systems, missiles, UAVs, and advanced weapons systems.
| Founded | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 🇮🇱 Ramat Hasharon, Israel |
| Region | MIDEAST |
| Employees | 5K–10K |
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. is one of Israel's largest defense companies, developing and manufacturing a wide range of military technologies including air defense systems (David's Sling, Iron Dome), cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and electronic warfare systems. The company serves the Israeli military and exports to allied nations.
Rafael operates across multiple domains: air defense, tactical missiles, strategic systems, UAVs, naval systems, and cyber/EW capabilities. It is a major supplier to the Israel Defense Forces and has significant international customers.
Rafael was established in 1948 as the Armament Development Authority of the Israeli Ministry of Defense and later became a state-owned enterprise. It has evolved into a major defense contractor with extensive R&D capabilities and a global presence.