Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Formerly RAFAEL Armament Development Authority
Military Defense Systems and Related Commercial Applications
Startup Mature Aerospace, Defense & HLS Est. 1948
Total Raised
Undisclosed
Mature
Last Round
Undisclosed
Team
13
500+ employees
Confidence
92/100
News
57
articles
Patents
1
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.
Classification
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Core Technology
CommunicationsRadio FrequencySatellitesArtificial IntelligenceComputer VisionMachinery & RoboticsDronesSimulation & Imaging
Target Customer
Defense, Safety & SecuritySecurityHomeland SecurityNational SecurityMilitaryIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesDefenseAerospace
Business Model
B2G
Tags
dual-usemilitaryunmanned-aerial-vehiclemarinedefensehomeland-securitysecurityaerospaceaviationtactical-geardronesanti-dronessurveillancecomputer-visionimage-processingbig-datananotechnologypolymersoptronicssignal-processingnavigationelectronic-manufacturingsatellitesartificial-intelligenceelectro-opticsradarthermal-imagingcyber-intelligencecommunications
Funding & Events
Sep 2022
M&A Undisclosed
Sep 2019
M&A Undisclosed
Jun 2013
M&A Undisclosed
Jan 2012
M&A Undisclosed
Aug 2019
M&A $243.5M
News (57)
Oct 21, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Rafael’s partnership with German firms allows the deal to bypass political constraints as Europe rethinks ties with Israel.
Oct 19, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
Rafael's Tzvi Marmor talks about integrating the laser system into Israel's air defense, and his company's dedication to maintaining the IDF's technological edge.
Product StageCustomersPartnersInvestment
Aug 28, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Defense contractor eyes public listing as it accelerates development of new interceptor system to counter next-generation missile threats.
Public TradingCustomersExpand
Aug 18, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
For Rafael, this is a major project that could be a force multiplier for it in the field.
PartnersAcquisition
Aug 17, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
American drone maker AeroVironment is leading negotiations in a deal valuing Controp at up to $1 billion.
AcquisitionManagement Changes
Jul 2, 2025 · en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
According to foreign reports Spyder, which Romania is procuring from Rafael for $2.2 billion, is operational in 10 countries. But it is not part of Israel's multi-layer air defense system. "Globes" explains why.
Customers
Jul 1, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Israel’s defense giant is set for one of its biggest contracts ever, as Europe’s rearmament drive fuels record exports.
Jun 25, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Move tied to Israel Land Authority agreement to vacate East Tel Aviv site.
Acquisition
Jun 25, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Rafael and Elbit to deliver first operational systems by year-end as defense officials call for urgent funding to replenish interceptors and expand capabilities.  
Product StagePartners
Jun 20, 2025 · www.globes.co.il
growth-positive
במרחק של אלפי קילומטרים: הנשק הישראלי ששולט בשמי איראן
Investment
Apr 13, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman is confident that the laser-based defense system, which the company has developed and will supply to the Air Force by the end of the year, will revolutionize the speed and cost of interception.
Product StageCustomersManagement ChangesAcquisition
Dec 6, 2023 · www.defensenews.com
growth-positive
Israeli firm Rafael picks Elta Systems boss as new chief executive
Management ChangesExpand
Aug 13, 2023 · en.globes.co.il
growth-positive
Rafael wins naval maintenance and anti-tank missile deals
CustomersPartners
Apr 30, 2023 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Beam me up: Israel's new laser system is a security game changer | CTech
InvestmentExpand
Apr 11, 2023 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Rafael nets over $700 million in one week through arms deals with Greek and Finnish militaries | CTech
CustomersCustomers
Feb 20, 2023 · www.shephardmedia.com
growth-positive
NAVDEX 2023: Rafael showcases maritime UAS defence with Typhoon RWS
Partners
Dec 5, 2022 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Israel's Rafael, Lockheed Martin team up to develop laser weapon system | CTech
PartnersExpand
Nov 28, 2022 · www.prnewswire.com
growth-positive
RAFAEL's DRONE DOME RECOMMENDED BY US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
PartnersCustomers
Sep 28, 2022 · defense-update.com
growth-positive
Israel's Rafael Acquires British Land Systems' Specialist Pearson Engineering - Defense Update:
AcquisitionPartners
Oct 13, 2021 · www.jpost.com
growth-positive
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/a-lot-for-israel-to-cooperate-on-with-gulf-countries-rafael-evp-681754
PartnersCustomers
+ 37 more articles
Details
Product Stage
Released
Employees
500+
Exact Count
2423
District
North District,South District
Founded
1948
Registrar
520042185
Crunchbase
rafael-advanced-defense-systems
Locations
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Haifa, Israel
Australia
Thailand
USA
Brazil
India
Korea
UK
Links
Website
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Careers
Admin
Last Update
Jul 7, 2025
Verified by
Yanina Wainscheinker
Claimed
Yes
Missing
funding rounds, markets, not claimed
Team (13)
Yoav Turgeman
CEO
Dani Zemah
Chief System Engineer
Sagit Sela-Gal
EVP HR
Pini Yungman
EVP, General Manager
Shachar Shohat
VP Strategy & BD
Yaron Kulas
VP Mergers & Acquisition
Gillon Shaer
Marketing & BD Director
Tomer Solomon
Business Development Manager
Michael Bernat
Cyber CTO
Aviv Ben-Zeev
Director Sales, Marketing & BD
Eyal Attias
Executive Program Manager
Yaniv Shnieder
General Manager & CTO, Tel Aviv
Rakefet Sela
Marketing Manager
Internal
Created by
Katie Kaplan (katherinekaplan14@gmail.com)
Created
2014-07-17T00:00:00.000Z
Last editor
Ayelet Levi Shinebox (ayeletlevis@sncentral.org)