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Israel Brings Algorithm-Guided Strike Weapon to F-35 for First Time

Israel’s F-35 jets are gaining a new strike option as Rafael Advanced Defense Systems integrates its SPICE 1000 air-to-surface munition onto the fighter aircraft for the first time.

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Czechia Becomes First NATO Operator of Israeli SPYDER Air Defense System

Czechia has become the first NATO country to introduce the Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system into service, advancing efforts to strengthen and modernize its national air defenses.

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French Rafales Begin 40-Day Global Deployment 

Four French Rafale fighters have departed Istres Air Base for a 40-day deployment spanning the Arctic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle East.

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Rafael, Lower Saxony, Aurelius Capital Plan Defense Hub at VW Osnabrück Plant

Volkswagen’s Osnabrück plant could become a defense hub under a planned takeover by Aurelius Capital and the German state of Lower Saxony, with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems lined up as an initial industrial partner.

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Greece Gets $3.5B Israeli Multilayered Air Defense

Greece and Israel have signed a $3.5-billion deal for a multilayered air defense network designed to counter ballistic missiles, aircraft, and drones.

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Rafael Delivers 1,000th Typhoon Naval Weapon Station

Rafael has delivered its 1,000th Typhoon remote naval weapon station, marking a milestone for one of the world's most widely deployed naval defense systems.

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Romania Orders Spyder Air Defense System for $2.3B in Rafael’s ‘Largest Deal’

Romania is acquiring Rafael’s SPYDER air defense systems against short- to medium-range aerial threats in a deal worth over 2 billion euros.

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Israel’s New Tube-Launched Drone Hunter Rides Into Battle on Combat Vehicles

Frontline combat vehicles now have a new mobile defense option to counter evolving drone threats on the battlefield with the Iron Wasp interceptor, developed by Israel’s Rafael and SpearUAV.

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This Tiny Rafael System Gives UAVs Their Own Electronic Shield

Rafael has shrunk electronic warfare down to drone scale with “STORM SHIELD,” a self-protection system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles.

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Volkswagen Eyes Production Shift From Cars to Parts for Israel’s Iron Dome

German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen is reportedly planning to shift one of its factories from producing cars to manufacturing components for Israel’s Iron Dome. 

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