Israel declared that its “Iron Beam” laser defense system is fully operational and ready for use. It represents the first operational defense laser to be deployed by a nation facing immediate threats.
Dr Daniel Gold, known as 'father' of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is working on the advanced Iron Beam system.
Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets. The ...
The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first ...
Israel will fully deploy the Iron Beam on December 30, introducing a laser system designed to intercept drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars at high speed. Defense Ministry research and analysis ...
Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system has officially completed its final round of tests and is set to be operational by the end of 2025. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit ...
Former air defense chiefs say interception rates are high, but large missile volleys and limited resources pose major ...
Israel is preparing to deploy one of the world’s first combat-ready laser air-defense systems, marking a historic shift in how nations defend against rockets, drones and missiles — and a sign that ...
The Iron Beam system is designed to intercept very short-range rockets, as well as mortar and artillery shells, using a laser beam TEL-AVIV, December 1. /TASS/. Israel has completed the development of ...