Israel's 'Iron Beam' Laser System Declared Operational for Missile and Drone Defense
TL;DR
Israel has developed and completed testing of the Iron Beam laser weapon, a 100-kilowatt system designed to intercept drones, rockets, and aircraft, which will be integrated into its Iron Dome missile defense shield to enhance security and reduce costs, marking a significant advancement in directed-energy weapons.
- Israel Says It’s Developed Laser Weapon to Stop Missiles, Drones Bloomberg.com
- Israeli ‘Iron Beam’ defenses ready to hit missiles, drones The Jerusalem Post
- Lasers in the field: Iron Beam clears last test before operational use Breaking Defense
- Israeli anti-missile laser system 'Iron Beam' ready for military use this year Reuters
- Laser-based ‘Iron Beam’ interception system declared operational The Times of Israel
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