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Israel To Deploy Iron Beam Laser Defense System Within A Year

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip

Israel is on track to have its cutting-edge “Iron Beam” laser defense system operational within the next year, marking a significant advancement in its defense capabilities. The system is poised to revolutionize warfare as Israel faces ongoing threats from drones and missiles, particularly from Iran and its regional allies.

The Israeli government recently finalized deals worth over $500 million with local defense developers Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems to ramp up production of the Iron Beam. This new shield, a brainchild of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the same company behind Israel’s successful Iron Dome, is designed to utilize high-power lasers to intercept a wide range of threats, including missiles, drones, rockets, and mortars, as confirmed by Israel’s defense ministry.

It will revolutionize warfare by intercepting missiles, drones, rockets, and mortars.
Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system will be operational within a year.
The system is being developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems.

Eyal Zamir, the director general of the defense ministry, expressed optimism about the Iron Beam, stating, “It heralds the beginning of a new era in warfare.” He further announced that the ground-based laser system is expected to achieve initial operational capability within the next twelve months.

Israel initially unveiled a prototype of the Iron Beam in 2021 and has since been diligently working towards making it fully operational. The development of this advanced defense system comes at a crucial time as Israel continues to navigate conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon, while also engaging in direct missile exchanges with Iran.

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