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Industrial Companies 11 3 Defense Industry
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. de-
signs, develops, manufactures and sup-
plies a wide range of high-tech defense
systems for air, land, sea and space applications
for the IDF and the defense establishment, as well
as for customers around the world. The company
offers its customers a diversified array of innovative
solutions at the leading edge of global technology,
from underwater systems through naval, ground,
and air superiority systems to space systems. Ra-
fael is the largest employer in Northern Israel with
approximately 7,000 employees and numerous
subcontractors and service suppliers.
Qualitative Edge
Rafael was established in 1948 as Israel’s Defense
Ministry national research and development labo-
ratory. Initially, the company’s main focus was
the development of missile technology. With the
years, Rafael started developing advanced weapon
systems for all the branches of the IDF. These sys-
tems are based on vast expertise, technological
know-how, and a thorough understanding of the
IDF’s specific operational requirements. Rafael’s
solutions helped bolster the IDF’s qualitative ad-
vantage, and most of them have already been suc-
cessfully used in the battlefield. In 2002 Rafael was
incorporated into a state-owned company, with the
vision of maintaining its technological capabilities
and continuing wide-scale R&D programs. Rafael
has received 43 Israel Security Awards.
Economic Data
Rafael is Israel’s second largest defense company,
with 2015 sales of $ 2 Billion, an order backlog of
$ 4.9 Billion and a net profit of $ 118 Million.
Partnerships and cooperation
As part of its corporate culture of partnerships and
cooperation, Rafael has created agreements with
over 100 governmental, aviation, space and de-
fense organizations in Israel and around the world.
These programs allow Rafael and its partners to
capitalize on mutual strengths and leverage exist-
ing capabilities.
Organizational Structure
Rafael is divided into six divisions:
Air Superiority Systems – designs, develops and
manufactures world-leading air defense and air-
to-air systems. This division is responsible for the
design and development of leading air defense and
air-to-air systems such as:
• David’s Sling – An air defense system designed
to intercept medium range missiles. Developed in
cooperation with Raytheon USA.
• Iron Dome – An air defense system for intercep-
tion of short-medium range rockets.
In addition, this division is also responsible for
SPYDER, an air-defense system, based on Rafael’s
advanced air-to-air Python-5 and I-Derby missiles,
and for C-Dome – a naval point defense system
based on its combat-proven Iron Dome system.
Air and C4ISR Division – Develops and manufac-
tures a wide array of air and C4ISR systems for tar-
geting and sensor-to-shooter missions, including
electro-optic systems, communications and intel-
ligence, as well as cyber systems. Some of the di-
vision’s products include Air-To-Ground Systems
(SPICE - a precise standoff bomb with advanced
target-detection and navigation capabilities), air-
borne Electro-Optical Systems for observation,
navigation and targeting (Litening) and for real-time
aerial reconnaissance (Reccelite), multi-platform,
observation and targeting (Toplite), ISR and traget-
ing (Toplite), detection of light arms, ATGMand RPG
fire sources, for quick sensor-to-shooter engage-
ment (Spotlite), Communications and Intelligence
and Cyber. The division is also responsible for the
“Sparrow” family of missiles, for simulation of bal-
listic trajectories of targets. Other division solutions
include advanced communications systems such as
BNET (Software Defined Radio), TACMAX, and the
Imilite intelligence data exploitation and process-
ing system. Rafael is a leader in the cyber warfare
domain, and in 2015 it was selected to head Israel’s
national Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Land and Naval Systems Division – Designs, de-
velops and manufactures land, naval and under-
water systems. These systems include the Spike
family of electro-optical, precision-guided, tactical
missiles launched from the air, ground and sea,
Remote-ControlledWeaponStations for ground and
naval applications, Passive and Reactive armor for
armored vehicles (such as the Bradley and the
AAV7), the Trophy APS family (already installed and
combat-proven on theMerkava-4MBT’s), shoulder-
launched systems (Matador), the Protector USV,
and others. This division acts as the integrator of
Rafael’sSIS (Security IntegratedSystems) solutions
for the protection of critical and strategic assets on
land and at sea.
Manor and Technologies – Develops rocket mo-
tors, warheads and pyrotechnics, and naval decoys.
Manor also develops space propulsion systems,
already in use on the Israeli OFEQ and EROS satel-
lites, as well as on the French Proteus andMyriade,
and has also developed the rocket motor for the
“Arrow” anti-ballistic missile.
R&D and Engineering Division – Responsible for Ra-
fael’s entire R&D activity, with advanced knowledge
and capabilities in a variety of fields, including im-
age processing, mechanics, electronics, software,
aeronautical andmicro electronics, andmore. Each
year Rafael invests over 8% of its sales in R&D.
Ordnance and National Infrastructure Division –
manages national development centers and infra-
structure, including the national test-range, the
Center for Military Research and the Center for EW
Simulation.
RDC (RAFAEL Development Corporation)
RDC is a business development company privately
owned by ELRON and Rafael. RDC’s mission is to
generate new businesses by applying the core
technologies of Rafael and offering innovative so-
lutions to fast growing commercial markets. Some
of RDC’s most famous investments include Given
Imaging (NASDAQ: GIVN), which developed and
manufactures diagnostic products for visualization
and detection of disorders of the gastrointestinal
tract, Medingo, which developed a semi-disposable
insulin patch pump, and others.
Community involvement
1,700 of Rafael’s employees volunteer in over 50
community projects. These activities include after-
school enrichment lessons for excelling science and
technology students, design of special accessories
for thementally and physically challenged, tutorials
for weaker students, and many more.
Esta b l i s h e d
1948
L i n e o f B u s i n ess
Weapons Development and Manufacture
P.O.B. 2250, Haifa 3102102
Tel: 972-73-3354444
Fax:972-73-3354657
Yoav Har-Even
President & CEO *
Itzchak Gat
Chairman of the Board *
* See Top Executives Profiles - Page 582