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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According to the Ministry of Defense, the Israeli military has successfully completed the development of a new laser defense weapon. "Iron Beam" (Iron Steel) proved in tests that it can successfully ward off missiles, mortar shells, aircraft and drones, says a message on Wednesday. "Iron Beam" is a ground-based laser air defense system that can quickly neutralize threats thanks to precise target technology and high efficiency, causing very low o…
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?
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