Rafael - Aerospace Defense Systems, Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface Missiles, Target Acquisition and Standoff Systems

Renowned Israeli defense company Rafael has over 40 years of experience in providing leading-edge solutions to the aerospace defence industry. Rafael systems, products and technologies reduce the risk of attack by hostile aircraft, ground forces and long-range surface-to-air missiles, and ultimately shape the outcome of a conflict.

Rafael's range of military aerospace products includes air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, targeting and recon systems, C4I solutions, air defense systems, and electronic warfare systems. Since their conception, Rafael have worked closely with the Israeli Air Force (IAF), and have expanded to provide leading military systems to clients all over the world.

Air-to-air missiles

Air superiority is the primary goal of any modern air force. Rafael's weapon systems are designed for versatility, efficiency and reliability - the elements needed to meet the rigors of modern air combat.

Rafael's air-to-air missiles deliver the operational flexibility and multi-shot capability necessary for use in all weather conditions. Promising exceptional performance, the Derby and Python 5 missiles provide increased detection and kinematic ranges. The combination of Python 5 and Derby offers a complementary solution for both short and mid-range air combat requirements.

Air-to-surface weapons and guided standoff systems

Precise strike capability has become critical for modern air warfare. Rafael's wide variety of sophisticated solutions serves to enhance the operational capabilities of aircraft. These systems include highly accurate guided standoff systems including the Popeye and Have Lite missiles, Spice weapons guidance kit and Spike ER anti-tank missile.

Airspace targeting and recon systems

Precise strike capability is based on rapid intelligence collection, dissemination and efficient target acquisition. Rafael reconnaissance, observation and targeting systems provide these essential tools for the modern air force. Rafael's wide variety of sophisticated targeting systems serve to enhance the operational capabilities of aircraft and precision attack weapons to accurately guide standoff missiles and bombs to their targets.

C4I net-centric warfare systems

Supporting the air combat arena, Rafael's C4I systems provide critical net-centric warfare capabilities in the form of effective air-to-air communication control, tactical-missile fire control and airborne command and control. Advanced technological infrastructures based on architecture software packages like geotactics, data fusion and data distribution, enhance management of the air battlefield.

Rafael is the main supplier of communication systems to the Israel Air Force, particularly in regards to data links and wireless networks. Data links have become invaluable tools for reconnaissance, guided weapons, missiles and unmanned Vehicles, while advanced digital communication networks provide tactical data and voice applications. Rafael offers state-of-the-art, jam resistant and secured communication system solutions in the UHF to millimeter wave (mmW).

Rafael C4I system elements include communication systems, narrow-band and wide band data-links, airborne tactical networks and relay systems.

Air defense systems

With Rafael's advanced, cost-effective air defense technologies, existing in-service systems can be adapted to meet the demands of the modern air battlefield. Rafael offers effective point defense for naval and land applications, short range air defense (SHORAD) and very short-range air defence (VSHORAD) systems, as well as sensors such as passive acoustic detection systems, which enable early warning and location of hostile aircraft.

Electronic warfare systems

Rafael offers a wide range of EW, ESM, SIGINT/DF and ECM systems for air, land and naval applications. Among the electronic warfare systems Rafael offers for airborne applications are the Aerostat borne ELINT systems, airborne support jamming systems and SIGINT/DF payloads for UAVs.

Test and evaluation

Victories in future air combat will rely heavily on a force's technological edge. Understanding the ever-constant threat of enemy force, Rafael has invested heavily in its research and development infrastructure. Today, Rafael offers comprehensive services for testing, evaluation, simulation and training including:

• Rafael's weapon testing and evaluation center
• Electronic warfare range
• Comprehensive EW simulation
• Simulation and evaluation for EO systems
• Airborne ballistic-missile targets