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Elbit's Iron Beam Laser Set for 2025 IDF Deployment

8/29/2025

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Elbit Systems is creating an airborne variant of Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon for enhanced drone and missile defense.
The system aims for operational deployment with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by late 2025, overcoming past technological challenges.
Successful deployment may enable integration on fighter jets such as the F-15 and F-35 to counter increasing drone threats.

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Story summary

Elbit Systems is creating an airborne variant of Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon for enhanced drone and missile defense.
The system aims for operational deployment with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by late 2025, overcoming past technological challenges.
Successful deployment may enable integration on fighter jets such as the F-15 and F-35 to counter increasing drone threats.