The main entities and subsidiaries of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in Europe, Israeli defense giant.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the giant Israeli defense firm, has a strong presence in Europe through several subsidiaries, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, particularly for the production and marketing of its missile systems (Spike) and active protection (Trophy).

Here are the main entities and subsidiaries of Rafael in Europe:

– EuroTrophy GmbH (Germany): Based in Germany, this subsidiary is a joint venture created with German companies Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Diehl Defence. It specializes in the production, marketing, and support of the active protection system Trophy for Leopard 2 tanks and other European armored vehicles.

– EuroSpike GmbH (Germany): A joint venture between Rafael, Diehl Defence, and Rheinmetall, dedicated to the marketing and production of the anti-tank missile system Spike for European countries.

– Pap Tecnos (Spain): Rafael’s subsidiary in Spain, playing a crucial role in supplying and integrating Spike missiles for the Spanish armed forces.

– Pearson Engineering Ltd (United Kingdom): This British company is part of Rafael’s subsidiary portfolio. It specializes in providing combat support equipment, mobility, and countermeasures for armored vehicles.

– DND Digital (Germany): Rafael’s subsidiary specializing in tactical communication technologies, including the BNET suite, with local production capabilities in Germany.

These entities enable Rafael to comply with the “industrial sovereignty” requirements of European countries by locally producing some of its technologies, especially in Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.