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

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

Earlier this summer, Israel made military history. Not with a missile, bomb or bullet — but with a beam of light. In a first for modern warfare, the Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted ...

According to Rafael, a major advantage of its lasers is that they can shoot down enemy rockets and drones much earlier in the threat process. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ new family of lasers, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The IDF on Wednesday announced that its Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May ...

Dr Daniel Gold, known as 'father' of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is working on the advanced Iron Beam system.

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

The Iron Beam, along with its related offshoots, represents the most advanced operational laser across the globe. Israel’s laser technologies have already conducted successful interceptions. According ...

Elbit Systems CEO Butzi Machlis says the company is seeing “huge interest” in its Iron Beam technology, both in Israel and abroad. Iron Beam, the laser-effector adjunct to the Iron Dome system, ...

For Israel, as for Ukraine, defending against drones has been a difficult and expensive endeavor. Drones are cheap and lethal. Air defense systems are expensive. Each of Israel’s Iron Dome batteries ...

Israel declared that its “Iron Beam” laser defense system is fully operational and ready for use. It represents the first operational defense laser to be deployed by a nation facing immediate threats.

The Iron Beam’s timely introduction will give Israel an even greater military edge over its hostile neighbors. Israel’s top-tier air defense apparatus is about to get a major boost, as the country’s ...