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 ...

Israel will deploy its Iron Beam laser defence system by the end of the year, following the high-power system's completion of operational testing in September, becoming the first country to field a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rafael Iron Beam laser weapon - Elbit Systems/YouTube For decades, there has been a common Hollywood theme that future wars would ...

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 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 ...

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) ...

Since Israel activated the Iron Dome in 2011, the cutting-edge rocket-defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets fired into Israel, most from the Gaza Strip. On Tuesday, it appeared the ...