It’s being described as a breakthrough in air defense. For the first time, Israel’s high-power laser air defense system has been used in combat. The system’s maker, Rafael, and Israel’s Ministry of ...

Israel isn’t the world’s most popular country, except when it comes to military hardware. A country the size of New Jersey is now the world’s eighth-largest arms exporter with a record-breaking $15 ...

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

Israel has successfully tested a new high-power laser air defence system called Iron Beam, which is set to be deployed by the military later this year. Unlike traditional missile interceptors, which ...

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

Israel’s Defense Ministry confirmed the formidable new weapon will be ready for use by the military later this year. Israel’s high-energy laser interception system called the “Iron Beam” has ...

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.

Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system has officially completed its final round of tests and is set to be operational by the end of 2025. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit ...

Israeli weapons firm Rafael says that its “Iron Beam 450” high-power laser weapon has completed final tests and will be integrated into air defense systems fielded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...

On School of War, Aaron MacLean hosts Michael Lurie to explain how high-energy lasers and the Iron Beam system will change ...