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Rafael Unveils Drone Defense for Iron Dome Batteries
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אודי עציון
First reported by Mako · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Rafael unveiled Iron Wasp, a new drone-defense layer for Iron Dome batteries and armored forces. The system, based on SpearUAV technology, is meant to counter explosive and fiber optic drones that evade standard electronic warfare.
- 01Rafael unveiled Iron Wasp to protect Iron Dome batteries from drone attacks.
- 02The system targets loitering munitions and fiber optic drones resistant to jamming.
- 03It launches from a compact vehicle-mounted launcher and works on the move.
- 04Rafael says the system integrates with existing defenses without adding complexity.
- 05The demo showed the system on Plasan’s SandCat 5, with another Israeli company involved.
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