Rafael: AI transforming weapons from 'hard worker to decision maker'

• Author: ANNA AHRONHEIM
• Published date: 13 October 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

"We are proud to be part of Israeli activity to strengthen the relationship between Israel and regional countries. We have the same threats and same potential enemies, and there is a lot to cooperate on," he said.

"We can offer the highest technology," Karo said, adding that the company wants to increase its portfolio of products.

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of hi-tech defense systems for a variety of purposes. Their products include air-defense systems, such as the Iron Dome, missiles like the SPIKE family of missiles, electronic warfare, guided weapons and more.

The state-owned company is also a pioneer in the world of artificial intelligence and energy weapons, Karo said.

"AI lets us transform the operator from a hard worker into a decision-maker," he said.

AI technology also increases the effectiveness of all Rafael products, such as the Iron Dome, he added.

The US Army purchased two Iron Dome batteries, both of which were recently deployed to Guam to test the system's capabilities and further train and refine the deployment capabilities of air defenders.

According to past reports, Saudi Arabia reached out to Israel about the possibility of procuring the Iron Dome missile-defense system after the Americans removed its Patriot batteries, upon which the kingdom had long relied.

There have also been reports that lightning pods manufactured by Rafael were also installed on fighter jets belonging to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The exportation of all products to foreign buyers is regulated by the Defense Ministry.

Karo told the conference that despite the difficulties felt by the company due to the ongoing coronavirus...