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Sep- 2025 -

9 September

Hyundai, Rafael to Install Trophy Protection Systems on K2 Tanks

Hyundai Rotem has signed an agreement to integrate Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ Trophy active protection system onto the K2 main battle tank, marking the first time the South Korea-made armored vehicle will carry such a system.

9 September

Europe

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer attends the EU Leader's informal retreat meeting at Egmont Palace. The PM of the UK did a doorstep statement and talked to journalist of international press and media. EU leaders will discuss in this summit the European defence strategy during at Palais d'Egmont in Brussels, Belgium on February 3, 2025 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) (Photo by Nicolas Economou / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

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London Arms Show Opens, Excludes Israeli Officials

A major arms fair opens Tuesday in London without the presence of Israeli government officials due to worsening diplomatic relations between Britain and Israel over the Gaza conflict.

3 September

Middle East

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Taps Rafael-Elbit Venture to Boost Domestic Infrared Sensor Production

Israel has signed a $155-million contract with a Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems joint venture to expand local production of advanced infrared sensors.

1 September

Air

A German Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Germany OKs Procurement of New Eurofighter Typhoon Targeting Pods From Rafael

Germany has approved the purchase of 90 Rafael Litening 5 targeting pods for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, aiming to boost its armed forces’ precision strike and reconnaissance capabilities.

Aug- 2025 -

28 August

Americas

Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system launched from a ground vehicle

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Demos Spike NLOS for US Army Mobile, Long-Range Missile Program

Lockheed Martin has successfully demonstrated the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system for the US Army as part of a deal to develop and test a precision-guided missile system prototype.

27 August

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Iron Beam Goes Airborne: Elbit Develops Aerial Variant of Ground Laser Weapon

Elbit Systems is taking Israel’s Iron Beam into the skies, developing an airborne version of the laser weapon for the Israeli Air Force.

20 August

Arms

Christine Casimiro

Lithuania Boosts Anti-Tank Firepower with Israeli Spike LR2 Missiles

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have taken delivery of Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Israeli contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a 6-million-euro ($6.9 million) contract.

Jul- 2025 -

8 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Rafael’s Drone Dome Gets an Upgrade With Smarter Intercept Tech

Rafael has integrated Sentrycs’ protocol-based counter-drone technology into its Drone Dome system, enhancing how it detects and neutralizes aerial threats.

1 July

Air