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.

Israeli defence technology firm Rafael says its Iron Beam directed energy weapon has achieved operational status following ...

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 ...

Former air defense chiefs say interception rates are high, but large missile volleys and limited resources pose major ...

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 ...

In the outskirts of Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city, and just dozens of kilometers from the border with Lebanon—a region perpetually threatened by Hezbollah, the Iran-aligned armed faction—lies the ...

Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed the formidable new weapon will be ready for use by the military later this year. Israel’s high-energy laser interception system called the “Iron Beam” has ...

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 ...