Rafael Plans German Production of Iron Dome Amid Potential Export Deal
Rafael, an Israeli defense company, is considering producing its Iron Dome air and missile defense system in Germany if the German government decides to purchase the system. This development comes as Rafael's CEO, Yoav Tourgeman, announced during the ILA Berlin air show that the company has received approval to potentially export the system to Germany. The Iron Dome, crucial for countering drone, rocket, and missile threats, has been a key component of Israel's defense strategy. Rafael aims to create jobs in Germany by producing the system almost entirely within the country. The company has longstanding relationships with German firms like Rheinmetall and Diehl and prefers collaboration but is prepared to establish production capabilities independently if necessary. The potential deal would be a government-to-government arrangement, with Rafael ready to support it. The Iron Dome has demonstrated high effectiveness, with over 10,000 intercepts since October 2023, maintaining an intercept probability above 9... 
