Israel | Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system

Defense Ministry hands IDF first combat-ready Iron Beam laser interception system

"...The system is referred to in Hebrew as Or Eitan (Eitan’s Light) in memory of Cpt. Eitan Oster, 22, a commander in the Egoz Commando Unit who was killed fighting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon in October 2024. ...The system is not meant to replace the Iron Dome or other air defense systems, but to supplement and complement them, shooting down smaller projectiles and leaving larger ones for the more robust missile-based batteries such as the David’s Sling and Arrow systems.

As long as there is a constant source of energy for the laser, there is no risk of it ever running out of ammunition. ... "

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

IDF to receive ‘Iron Beam’ laser interceptors at the end of the month

IDF to receive ‘Iron Beam’ laser interceptors at the end of the month

"...Israel’s high-powered laser interception system, dubbed “Iron Beam,” will be delivered to the military at the end of the month, the head of the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development said Monday. ..."

Reference: www.timesofisrael.com .

Israel announces ‘Iron Beam’ laser missile defense system operational

Israel announces ‘Iron Beam’ laser missile defense system operational

"...The world’s first laser-based missile defense system, known as Iron Beam ...

The ministry, Rafael and the Israeli Air Force completed tests on the Iron Beam system in recent weeks and said it is fully operational and able to intercept rockets, mortars, aircraft and drones.

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Reference: jewishinsider.com .