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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea and space applications. Rafael was established as part of the Ministry of Defense more than 50 years ago and was incorporated in 2002. Currently, 7% of its sales are invested in R&D. Rafael's know-how is embedded in almost all Israel Defense Forces (IDF) systems in operation today. The company has a special relationship with the IDF, developing products according to the soldiers' specific requirements in the field. Rafael has also formed partnerships with civilian counterparts to develop commercial applications based on its proprietary technology. Rafael is a steadily growing company with sales in 2010 exceeding $1.8bn, backlog orders exceeding $3.5bn, and net profits at a record level of $170m. Rafael has created partnerships with companies in Israel and with leading aerospace and defense companies overseas. Offset activities and industrial cooperation have been organized with over 20 countries worldwide. Over the last decade, international business activities have been steadily expanding across the globe, with Rafael acting as either prime contractor or subcontractor, capitalizing on its strengths at both system and subsystem levels. Rafael's highly skilled and dedicated workforce tackles complex projects, from initial development, through prototype, production and acceptance tests. It provides customer service and support, upgrading existing systems and offering turnkey projects involving the transfer of basic technologies or complete production facilities. Rafael current employs approximately 6,500 people. Rafael's quality management system is certified to AS9100, ISO9001: 2008 and ISO 90003, ISO 17025, ISO 14001 ,OHSAS18001, and complies with CMM and CMMI (level 3). Rafael
aspires to strengthen its position even further in the international
defense market, while maintaining its special contact with the IDF.
It aims to enhance its acclaim as a world-class provider of quality
defense products and excellent customer service. It will continue to
predict the needs of future combat forces worldwide and provide the
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Air
Defense
Rafael's air defense systems protect high value military, industrial assets and civilian population against a wide variety of air threats. The systems also provide first-class defense for forces located in the combat area. Rafael's air defense systems include, mobile, short and medium range, quick reaction, low level surface-to-air missile systems designed to successfully counter attacks by aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and PGMs. For naval air defense, Rafael has developed a system specifically designed to counter existing and future anti-ship air threats, including supersonic sea-skimming missiles. Rafael is currently developing two new AD systems for rocket and missile defense, in partnership with Raytheon USA and the Israeli Directorate of Defense R&D (MAFAT). These new systems will form a comprehensive, multi-layered solution for all air defense requirements. Protection
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Missile Systems
Rafael has extensive experience in developing and manufacturing some of the most advanced missiles in the world. Its wide range of missiles for air, land and sea applications includes: anti-armor/multi-purpose missiles for short to extended ranges, active-radar and full-sphere IR air-to-air missiles with short-to-beyond visual range, as well as missile targets for TBMs. Its array of air-to-surface missiles includes stand-off missiles and precision-guided munitions kits for use against high-value ground targets. Rafael also develops, adapts and manufactures its advanced missiles for naval and surface-launched air defense systems. Border
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C4ISR
Systems
Rafael is a well known provider of C4ISR systems that have been combat proven not only in the IDF, but also in many defense forces worldwide. The systems provide solutions for a wide range of C4ISR missions; from close range urban warfare to long range airborne missions. Rafael's C4ISR systems include: real-time reconnaissance and processing systems, enemy fire detection systems, electro-optic targeting and reconnaissance pods for aircraft, helicopters and UAVs, mobile reconnaissance and aerostat observation systems, tactical C4I systems and voice communication solutions for improved battle management. Communications Counter-IED
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Electronic Warfare
(EW)
Rafael's EW systems consist of air, naval and ground EW products, based on state-of-the-art digital technology, ranging from digital receivers, through advanced technique generators to Solid-State Amplifiers (SSA) used for high-power phased array Multi-beam Array Transmitters (MBAT). Rafael's applications for EW systems are used for Electronic Support Measures (ESM receivers), Direction Finding (DF), Electronic Counter-Measures (ECM transmitters) on-board and off-board jammers and decoys, and EW evaluation systems, as well as various RF systems and transmitters which provide the building blocks for advanced EW systems. In addition, Rafael is a world-leader in Directional IR Countermeasure (DIRCM) systems that are designed to protect light and medium-sized helicopters from Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) and anti-tank Command Line-of Sight (CLOS) missiles.
Space Technologies Technologies
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TROPHY Completes a Successful Evaluation in the USA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
An
ISRAEL Defense Forces (IDF) Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle fitted
with TROPHY, (ASPRO-A) a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Active Protection
System, withstood numerous missiles and rockets attacks under a six-week
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Rafael 2010 Financial Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rafael
Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. ended the year 2010 with a record net
profit of $170 million (633 million Shekels), with orders totaling $1.9
billion (7 billion Shekels), an order backlog of $3.6 billion (12.6
billion Shekels) and sales of $1.8 billion (7 billion Shekels). ![]() |
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Rafael announces ImiLite - new ISR Command and Control Exploitation System | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ImiLite
is a cost-effective intelligence system designed to receive, process
and exploit multiple standalone imagery video and other intelligence
data in a centralized and unified way. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Ltd., developer and manufacturer of leading air, sea, and land defense
solutions, announces Imilite, a new, multi-sensor, multi-platform intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) Exploitation System. ![]() |
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Rafael
specializes in a wide range of land warfare systems and technologies.
In addition to the traditional battlefield, Rafael's land combat systems
are optimal for urban warfare, answering the needs for today's conflicts
and anticipating the requirements for tomorrow's front line. |
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Contact Information Rafael | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Headquarters
& International Markets Rafael Corporate POB 2250 Haifa 31021 Israel Tel.: +972 4 879 4717 Fax: +972 4 879 4657 Email: intl-mkt(at)rafael.co.il Website: www.rafael.co.il Click here to send a request to Rafael |
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