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Rafael develops and produces fighting-technologies for the Israeli Defence Forces as well for exporting abroad.

1 Famous technologies

• Overhead Weapon Station (OWS) - a remote control weapon installed on armoured fighting vehicles and is being operated by a soldier from within the armoured cabine, thus enabling the gunner to shot woth maximal safety without being exposed to enemy's gunfire. It usually armed with 7.62 mm machinegun (known as MAG Rafael)
• Remote Control Weapon Station (RCWS) - a remote control weapon installed on armoured fighting vehicles or naval vessels and can be controlled from within the cabine. Various armaments are possible:
  • 7.62 mm machinegun (known as MAG Rafael)
  • autocannon in caliber of 20 mm up to 40 mm
  • 30 mm autocannon combined with two ATGMs pod and 7.62 mm light machine gun
• Typhoon stabilized naval weapon station (SNWS)
• Rafael Python 5 - the world's most advanced air-to-air missileAn air-to-air missile (AAM is a (usually guided) missile fired from an aircraft for the purpose of destroying another aircraft. List of air-to-air missiles For each missile, short notes are given, including an indication of its range and guidance mechanis with full-sphere capabilities.
• Popeye (AGM-142) air-to-surface standoff missileA missile (British English: "miss isle"; U. English: "missl") is, in general, a projectile—that is, something thrown or otherwise propelled. Missiles can range from a rock thrown from a slingshot, through a crossbow or ballista bolt, to a Minuteman III in
• SPIKE-ER ATGM (anti-tank guided missile).
• SIMON - Door Breaching Rifle Grenade (RELM/GREM)
• WallBuster - Wall Breaching Grenade Launcher
• CARPET minefieldA landmine is a type of mine which is placed on the ground and explodes when triggered by a vehicle or person. Landmines are used to secure disputed borders and to restrict enemy movement in times of war. Because of this, and also because not all types ar clearing
• Add-on armourArmour also spelled armor (especially in American English), is protective plates or clothing meant to shield a human from intentionally inflicted harm. Armour has been in use for all recorded history, beginning with hides, leather, bone, progressing to br: passive armor and reactive armor coats.
• Electronics and Electro-Optics.