Israel deploys Iron Beam, its first laser air defense system
Iron Beam, which will be integrated into the Air Force, has already carried out dozens of interceptions during the war that started in October 7, 2023. It is expected to dramatically slash costs, with each interception costing only a few dollars
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Iron Beam, which will be integrated into the Air Force, has already carried out dozens of interceptions during the war that started in October 7, 2023. It is expected to dramatically slash costs, with each interception costing only a few dollars
05:58 PM • December 28 2025 IST
Israel on Sunday formally inducted its first laser-based air defense system, Iron Beam, into active service, marking a potential shift in how the military intercepts rockets, drones and mortars by sharply cutting the cost of each interception.
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