Israel India | Business Guide | 2017

Rafael >General Content > 0 11 R afael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.designs,develops, manufactures and supplies awide range of game-changing, innovative high-tech defense systems for air,land,sea,space andCyber applications for the Israeli Defense Forces and the defense establishment,as well as for customers around theworld. Rafael excels in defense technologies to provide Israel with unmatched air surveillance,reconnaissance,air superiority and air defense missile systems,as well as all-weather precision guidedmunitions with reliable stand-off ranges,electronic warfare systems and counter drone systems. The combat proven systems include the unique, game-changing Iron Dome CRAM Air Defense systemwhich to-date has intercepted more than 1500 rockets in combat, with over 90% success rate. In the field of Land Systems,for protection against incomingmissiles, we have the Trophy Active Protection System for armored vehicles, the only system in the world that has been proven in combat and has intercepted numerous anti-tank missiles,chosen exclusively by the Israeli Army to be installed on its tanks and armored fighting vehicles. As a company that adapts itself to the dynamic environment of contemporary warfare, Rafael has developed systems to counter evolving hybrid threats with induction of cyber security and counter drone systems. Rafael has created partnerships with international leading aerospace and defense companies overseas. Offset activities and industrial cooperation have been set up with over 20 countries worldwide. Over the last decade, international business activities have been steadily expanding across the globe, with Rafael acting as either prime contractor or subcontractor, capitalizing on its strengths at both system and subsystem levels. India and Israel are strategic partners and Israel has always supported India’s urgent operational necessities during times of crises.For Rafael too, India is a strategic and significant partner. Rafael has always stood by India to supply systems at short notice during various operational contingencies. Rafael is constantly seeking to enlarge its partnerships in India and is negotiating with the local industry to make this happen. It maintains an excellent relationship with the government offices, the DRDO, the forces and the industries, and is looking to expand its activities in India. It has already partnered with Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL), RELIANCE/PIPAVAV Defense, Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and ASTRA Microwave Systems.We have done so while maintaining and implementing our strategy to forge local partnerships and address India’s Make-in-India policy. As the Indian Defense Industry matures,we look forward to establishing global manufacturing hubs for supply of systems abroad.For Rafael the exploitation of our R&D intensive and combat proven technology for developing Indian Defense Industry,while addressing the urgent operational requirements of the Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces, is a win-win situation for all. Rafael is committed to the India – Israel Significant Partnership www.rafael.co.il