A new Israeli laser weapon has entered active service, highlighting how drone warfare is forcing a rethink of traditional air defenses.

The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first ...

Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets. The ...

The Iron Beam offers low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, and missiles, while reducing reliance on costly ...

The Iron Beam laser-based, air-defense system has been deployed in the field, the Defense Ministry reported Sunday. In June, the Defense Ministry and Rafael – the lead company among several defense ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Iron Beam laser system is now being fielded by Israel. (Israel Ministry of Defense) JERUSALEM – Israel has officially ...

Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats.

Rafael has delivered the first production version of the Iron Beam high-energy laser to the Israeli military, the final step before the weapon system reaches the initial operational capability (IOC) ...

The German division of missile firm MBDA Systems and arms maker Rheinmetall have agreed to establish a new joint-venture company specializing in laser weapons.

The Iron Beam laser system is now being fielded by Israel. (Israel Ministry of Defense) JERUSALEM – Israel has officially conscripted its new SIGMA 155 self-propelled howitzer and Iron Beam laser ...