US EditionIsrael to Deploy Groundbreaking Iron Beam Laser Defense System by Year
- On Monday, Israel's Defence Ministry announced the Or Eitan laser system is complete and will deliver initial operational capability to the Israel Defense Forces on December 30, 2025.
- Developed over more than a decade, the programme was jointly created by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems and unveiled at a Tel Aviv defence conference showcasing MTARD as a production line for innovations.
- Rafael said the system is a ground-based high-power laser air defence designed to counter aerial threats, and Daniel Gold, head of defence ministry research and development, said testing validated its capabilities and it is expected to change battlefield engagement.
- The defence ministry refused to provide details about the December event as Israel steps up strikes against Hezbollah following a 12-day war with Iran that caused 28 deaths and more than 50 missiles hits.
- Following MTARD results, work on future generations of the Iron Beam system is already underway, with startups outperforming major defence industries to supply the IDF, according to conference organisers.
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Israel to Deploy Iron Beam by Year’s End, Vows to Change Battlefield Rules
Israel will deploy its first full-power Iron Beam laser defense battery by year’s end, with senior defense officials declaring the system will “fundamentally change the rules of engagement on the battlefield” as the Jewish state braces for continued clashes with Iran and its terror proxies. The post Israel to Deploy ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Shield by Year’s End, Vows to ‘Change Battlefield Rules’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Israel Enters The 'Laser Era' As Iron Beam Deploys On Dec. 30
by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Israel’s Defense Ministry will deliver its first full Iron Beam high-energy laser battery to the IDF on December 30. The move marks the world’s first deployment of a high-power laser air-defense system into regular frontline service. Defense Ministry R&D chief Dani Gold confirmed the rollout date on Monday, calling it the system’s “first capability,” with more upgrades alr…
Israel has announced the completion of the development of a new laser air defense system “Iron Ray”. According to Censor.net, the system should soon move to the stage of preparation for supplying the army, writes The Times of Israel.
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Israel to deploy ’Iron Beam’ laser defence by end 2025
Israel's defence ministry announced on Monday the completion of a laser air defence system known as "Iron Beam", which will be deployed by the end of December. "The Iron Beam laser system is expected to fundamentally change the rules of engagement on the battlefield," Daniel Gold, head of defence ministry research and development, told a defence summit in Tel Aviv. "With development complete and a comprehensive testing programme that has validat…
Israel's military to receive Iron Beam laser interception system on Dec 30: Official
Tel Aviv: A new low-cost laser interception system, known as Iron Beam, will be delivered to the Israeli military on December 30 to bolster its air defence, a senior defence ministry official announced here on Monday. “With development complete and a comprehensive testing programme that has validated the system’s capabilities, we are prepared to deliver initial operational capability to the IDF on December 30, 2025,” said Brig Gen (Res.) Daniel …
The first high-power operational laser beam is expected to be deployed by the end of the year, providing a quick and cost-effective solution to counter drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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