Rafael to Unveil Next-Gen Defense Systems at US Army Expo
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will present its latest combat systems and next-generation technologies at the AUSA 2026 exhibition in Washington D.C. from October 12-14. The company will unveil new missile systems, air defense technologies including a counter-hypersonic missile system, and drone interceptors. Rafael's CEO highlighted the company's readiness to produce these advanced systems in large quantities to meet U.S. Army needs for sustained combat operations.
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- Rafael will exhibit advanced defense systems, including counter-hypersonic and drone interceptor technologies, at AUSA 2026 in Washington D.C.
- The company will unveil the SPIKE MCLU2, enabling SPIKE LR2 missile launches from existing U.S. Army TOW launchers.
- New air defense systems include Sky Sonic for hypersonic missiles, alongside Iron Dome and David's Sling interceptors.
- Rafael will also showcase laser systems like Iron Beam and Lite Beam for countering aerial threats.
- Ground maneuver systems include the Samson RWS All-in-One and the new Iron Wasp drone interceptor.
- CEO Yoav Tourgeman emphasized Rafael's capacity for large-scale production of these advanced systems.
Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will showcase a range of its latest combat systems and next-generation technologies at the AUSA 2026 exhibition in Washington D.C., from October 12-14. The company's display is tailored to the U.S. Army's evolving procurement processes, focusing on defense and attack, ground maneuver, and air maneuver capabilities.
Among the new systems to be revealed is the SPIKE MCLU2, which allows for the launch of SPIKE LR2 missiles from existing U.S. Army TOW launchers without requiring changes to the gunner's interface. This integration aims to enhance the firepower and survivability of forces by enabling them to strike targets at extended ranges and beyond line of sight.
In air defense, Rafael will present a full-scale model of Sky Sonic, a system designed to counter hypersonic missiles. This will be displayed alongside Tamir interceptors for the Iron Dome system and Stunner interceptors for the David's Sling system. The company will also feature its Iron Beam and Lite Beam laser systems, intended to counter aerial threats including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
For precision strike capabilities, Rafael will exhibit the SPIKE NLOS in its MLRPSM configuration, a mobile, long-range precision attack system mounted on armored vehicles and integrated into U.S. Army Apache helicopters. The company will also introduce the L-SPIKE 4X, a fast loitering munition deployable from various platforms. New ground maneuver systems include the Samson RWS All-in-One remote weapon station, integrating a 30mm cannon, dual SPIKE LR2 missile launchers, and the "Wind Shield" active protection system. Additionally, the Iron Wasp, a compact drone interceptor designed for armored vehicles, will be unveiled.
In the aerial domain, Rafael will display sensing, observation, and intelligence systems for UAVs, such as the MicroLite electro-optical/infrared system for wide-area surveillance. The Sigma intelligence system, which fuses and analyzes data from multiple radio frequency sensors to detect enemy activity and provide real-time battlefield awareness, will also be presented.
Yoav Tourgeman, CEO of Rafael, stated that the company is bringing proven combat-ready systems and next-generation capabilities to AUSA, emphasizing Rafael's ability to produce these systems in the required quantities for sustained combat. He noted that Rafael's systems are designed to confront advanced threats and that the company is prepared for large-scale production.
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