Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Israeli defense contractor
Episodes
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#5952: Inside Malmab: Israel's Most Secretive Security BodyIsrael's classified defense security body and what its extreme information practices teach about protecting secrets. -
#4196: How Missile Interceptors Skip Customs in HoursWhen Israel needed Iron Dome interceptors fast, the UAE sent them back—without ever seeing a customs hall. -
#3621: How Israel Rebuilds the EW Nervous System on American JetsWhy Israel rips out American EW suites and installs its own on nearly every fighter it flies. -
#3619: How Israel Built Its Own Fighter JetsFrom smuggled Messerschmitts to modified F-35s — the extraordinary story of the Israel Air Force's fleet evolution. -
#3594: When Europe Tilts and America Cracks: Israel's Compound ScenarioWhat happens when Europe's politics shift and US support fractures simultaneously? A scenario analysis on Israel's future. -
#3491: Israel's Economy Beyond the Startup HypeIsrael is 82% services, but only 9% of workers are in tech. The real economy tells a different story. -
#3214: The Hidden No-Man's Lands Inside Every Border FenceBorder fences are rarely built on the actual border. Here's why that creates accidental buffer zones worldwide. -
#2954: The 47 Lubricants of War: Inside Defense Supply ChainsHow Israel’s military actually buys bullets, missiles, and tank grease — and why a single factory in Virginia matters. -
#1388: The High-Tech Shield: Israel’s Quest for AutonomyExplore the tension between Israel's goal of military independence and the reality of complex global supply chains. -
#1362: Is the IDF Israel's Real Ministry of Education?Israel leads the world in defense tech, yet its school scores are trailing. Is the military a bridge or a filter for the next generation? -
#1133: The Caspian Shield: Israel and Azerbaijan’s New AllianceExplore how a 2026 drone strike transformed the secret bond between Israel and Azerbaijan into a powerful, public geopolitical marriage. -
#1058: The Goldilocks Problem of Missile DefenseDiscover the "middle child" of Israeli defense. Learn how the Stunner interceptor uses dual-seeker tech to stop maneuvering cruise missiles. -
#579: The $2 Intercept: Making Laser Weapons CheapDiscover how the Iron Beam laser is changing warfare with $2 interceptions and megawatt power. A deep dive into the future of defense technology. -
#548: Israel's Security Tax: Can a Nation Afford Both Defense and Decent Sidewalks?Can Israel balance national security with social needs? Herman and Corn dive into the staggering math of the country’s defense budget.