The Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will take part in Singapore Airshow 2026 in Hall C at Booth C-P87, showcasing a broad range of combat-proven solutions spanning air superiority, multilayer air and missile defense, advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as tactical and strategic precision-strike capabilities.
Rafael’s presence at the Singapore event, scheduled for February 3–8, reflects the growing operational need to integrate detection, decision-making, and precision engagement into a coherent operational framework. The systems on display demonstrate how armed forces can build reliable, multi-domain situational awareness and translate it into decisive action in complex and contested environments.
Yoav Tourgeman, President and CEO of Rafael, said:
“Modern operations increasingly depend on the ability to integrate sensing, intelligence, precision strike and air defense into a single operational picture. Real-world experience has shown that when these capabilities are tightly connected, they change how forces understand and manage the battlefield. RAFAEL’s solutions are designed to provide that integrated advantage, allowing commanders to make faster decisions and operate with greater confidence across air, space and beyond.”
Advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
LiteSite / Images: Rafael
In recent years, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has consolidated its position as a breakthrough provider of advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, integrating space-based detection systems, combat aircraft, uncrewed aerial vehicles, and AI-enabled reconnaissance and targeting systems. This new capability domain will be showcased in a dedicated, invitation-only area of Rafael’s booth under the theme “Puzzle Solved.” The systems on display include LiteSite space-based detection systems, RecceLite reconnaissance pods, MicroLite electro-optical payloads, and the Puzzle analytics suite.
Air Superiority and Precision Strike
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will showcase advanced air-launched munition capabilities developed to support long-range precision strikes in modern theaters of operation. Drawing on decades of operational experience and continuous advances in autonomy, artificial intelligence, and GPS-independent technologies, these solutions enable the precise engagement of high-value targets while enhancing the survivability of the launch platform.
The systems on display include the SPICE (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) family of air-delivered munitions in the 2000 and 1000 variants, the extended-range SPICE 250 ER, as well as the Ice Breaker, Sea Breaker, and Rocks cruise missiles. Together, they illustrate Rafael’s deep expertise in air-to-ground precision strike across multiple platforms and mission profiles, as part of its strategic portfolio of precision-strike systems.
Also on display will be the fifth-generation Litening 5 multispectral electro-optical targeting pod, the most widely used targeting pod currently in service. Integrated on 26 aircraft types across 28 air forces worldwide, Litening 5 provides advanced targeting, reconnaissance, and situational awareness, supporting precision operations and real-time intelligence directly from the cockpit.
Developed by the U.S. company Northrop Grumman in cooperation with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and introduced in 2019, Litening 5 delivers real-time infrared imaging (FLIR), including short-wave infrared (SWIR), as well as real-time color HD video. Its high-resolution sensors enable long-range operation, complemented by an integrated synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with a range of up to 100 km. The pod supports air-to-ground weapon employment, such as laser-guided munitions, using satellite navigation (GPS) and infrared sensors, and features real-time data transmission in the Ku, C, and L bands. The pod weighs 220 kg and is designated AN/AAQ-28(V) in U.S. military service.
Multilayer Air Defense
In the air defense domain, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will present its multilayered approach to protecting maneuver forces, strategic assets, and population centers against a broad spectrum of aerial threats. Systems on display include the Iron Beam laser interceptor, the short-range Iron Dome, the medium-range David’s Sling, the Sky Spotter passive early-warning system, and the short/very-short-range SPYDER. Together, they provide modular and interoperable protection against rockets, ballistic missiles, aircraft, and integrated counter-UAS threats.
These solutions demonstrate how layered air defense architectures can be tailored to diverse operational requirements while remaining future-ready.
L-Spike 1x and 4x: Loitering Munitions
As part of Rafael’s portfolio of tactical precision-strike systems, the company will showcase new loitering variants of the Spike family of anti-tank guided missiles, including the L-Spike 1x and L-Spike 4x loitering munitions. Both variants are fully compatible with existing Spike operational and launch systems, ensuring interoperability for current users and seamless integration with fielded equipment.
Sky Sonic
Innovation Driven by Operational Experience
All of these capabilities are underpinned by the company’s decades-long experience in research and development. As an R&D-driven organization, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems continuously invests in advanced research, engineering talent, and test infrastructure, ensuring that innovation is grounded in real-world operational requirements. This approach enables technologies to mature rapidly from concept to deployment and to evolve based on feedback from operational use.
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Modern operations increasingly depend on the ability to integrate sensing, intelligence, precision strike and air defense into a single operational picture. Real-world experience has shown that when these capabilities are tightly connected,… pic.twitter.com/z8nboR8ywT— Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (@RAFAELdefense) February 2, 2026
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