US EditionIsrael Says Iron Beam Laser Defense Clears Final Tests for Deployment This Year
- On September 17, 2025, Israel's Defence Ministry announced that the Iron Beam high-power laser air defence system has successfully passed its trials and is set to become operational within the year.
- After years of development, the ministry conducted trials of Iron Beam in southern Israel over multiple weeks, successfully demonstrating its ability to intercept rockets, mortars, aircraft, and drones in a fully operational setting.
- Iron Beam, created through a partnership between Elbit Systems and Rafael, incorporates Rafael's adaptive optics technology to successfully intercept a variety of threats within a fully operational system.
- Defence Ministry Director-General Amir Baram highlighted that this marks a global milestone, with a high-power laser air defence system achieving complete readiness for active duty, while Rafael Chairman Yuval Steinitz described the Iron Beam as a revolutionary technology poised to transform modern combat.
- The ministry expects Iron Beam’s deployment by year-end to significantly enhance air defence capabilities at a lower cost than traditional interceptors, with Elbit also developing airborne lasers for future strategic use.
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Israel says it’s developed ‘Iron Beam’ laser weapon to stop missiles, drones
Israel’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that it had completed the development of a powerful laser weapon that will become operational by the end of the year to bolster the country’s multilevel air defences. The 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser, developed by Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and Elbit Systems, successfully intercepted drones, rockets, mortars and aircraft in a series of tests in southern Israel, according to a ministry statement. I…
Successful test of Iron Beam laser defense system
Defense Ministry says the laser defense system 'proved its effectiveness in a complete operational configuration by intercepting rockets, mortars, aircraft, and UAVs across a range of operational scenarios' and will be deployed by the end of the year.
The high-performance laser system "Iron Beam" marks a turning point: Precise, fast and surprisingly cheap. How does this change Israel's protection against threats from hostile countries in the region?
Israel Declares ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense System Operational
JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel’s high-powered laser interception system, known as the “Iron Beam,” has been declared operational after completing development and a final series of tests, the Defense Ministry and defense contractor Rafael announced. The system is expected to be delivered to the IDF by the end of the year. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe […]
The high-performance laser system "Iron Beam" marks a turning point: Precise, fast and surprisingly cheap. The mega laser is now intended to change Israel's protection against threats from hostile regions.
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