rafael-advanced-defense-systems
Israeli state-owned defense prime; maker of Iron Dome, David's Sling, Spike missiles, and the TYPHOON naval weapon station.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is an Israeli state-owned defense prime headquartered in Kiryat Bialik, founded in 1948, and maker of Iron Dome, David's Sling, Spike missiles, and the TYPHOON naval weapon station. The Israeli government has announced plans to float a 25-30% minority stake as early as Q2 2026, not yet executed.
Overview
- Headquarters
- Kiryat Bialik, Israel
- Founded
- 1948
- Employees
- ~10,000 (2026, reported)
- Total funding
- Stage
- Status
- active
- Domains
- Website
- www.rafael.co.il
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Frequently asked
- What does rafael-advanced-defense-systems do?
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is an Israeli state-owned defense prime headquartered in Kiryat Bialik, founded in 1948, and maker of Iron Dome, David's Sling, Spike missiles, and the TYPHOON naval weapon station. The Israeli government has announced plans to float a 25-30% minority stake as early as Q2 2026, not yet executed.
- Where is rafael-advanced-defense-systems headquartered?
- rafael-advanced-defense-systems is headquartered in Kiryat Bialik, Israel and was founded in 1948.
- Does rafael-advanced-defense-systems hold government contracts?
- Defense Tech Atlas links rafael-advanced-defense-systems to 1 government contract.
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TYPHOON naval weapon station reached its 1,000th delivery; in service across 25 navies including the US, Canada, and Australia; recent Mk-30c deliveries to Israeli Navy Sa'ar 6 corvettes; adapted for drone/UAV threats.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (official): A Global Milestone for Rafael: 1,000th TYPHOON System Delivered to the Israeli NavyVerified2026-07-29 - 2
Rafael delivered its 1,000th TYPHOON naval weapon station, in service with 25 navies.
Defence Blog: Rafael's naval gun system reaches its 1,000th deliveryVerified2026-07-29 - 3
Company profile: HQ Kiryat Bialik, founded 1948 as the Science Corps, incorporated 2002, ~10,000 employees, 100% Israeli state-owned.
Wikipedia: Rafael Advanced Defense SystemsReported2026-08-15