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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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David’s Sling Goes Live: Israel’s Air Defense Demos Multi-Threat Firepower

Israel’s David’s Sling air and missile defense system proved its mettle in recent live-fire trials, marking a key step in the system’s operational refinement.

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Rafael Enters Race for US Army’s Next-Gen Interceptor

US subsidiary of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has joined US Army search for second interceptor under Indirect Fire Protection Capability.

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Rafael Ships First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon to Israel

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered the first Iron Beam air defense system to the Israel Defense Forces, following the transfer’s confirmation in early December.

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Israeli Air Force Deploys First Laser Interception System

Israel's defense ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats.

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Kenya Boosts Air Defense With Israeli SPYDER System

Kenya has received a SPYDER air defense system from Israel, signaling a major upgrade and a shift in its security partnerships.

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Israel Rebuilding Missile Stock With Major Rafael Iron Dome Interceptor Deal

Israel has signed a multi-billion-dollar contract with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to fast-track Iron Dome interceptor production, expanding the country’s most heavily used air defense system amid continued rocket, drone, and missile threats.

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RAFAEL’s L‑SPIKE 1x Pushes Loitering Munitions Into Company-Level Territory

A new tactical loitering munition is joining the battlefield, and it is built around a simple idea: give small units their own precision‑strike tool.

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Rafael L-SPIKE 4X Takes Loitering Munitions to Jet-Speed Levels

L-SPIKE 4X is a missile-grade, jet-propelled launch effect that combines high-speed strike, and on-station loitering to engage targets out to 40 kilometers.

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Rafael Pushes Laser Defense Further, Debuts Biggest Iron Beam Yet

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled the Iron Beam 450 at DSEI 2025, presenting its largest and most capable laser air defense system to date.

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