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Israel Set to Launch Iron Beam Laser Defense by 2025

9/23/2025

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By end-2025, Israel plans to deploy Iron Beam, its first high-power laser interceptor, after successful testing, according to Defense Minister Katz.
It intercepts rockets, mortars, and drones at lower cost than interceptors and tracks threats from hundreds of meters to several kilometers.
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will supplement Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

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By end-2025, Israel plans to deploy Iron Beam, its first high-power laser interceptor, after successful testing, according to Defense Minister Katz.
It intercepts rockets, mortars, and drones at lower cost than interceptors and tracks threats from hundreds of meters to several kilometers.
Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, Iron Beam will supplement Iron Dome and David’s Sling.