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 .

Raytheon will market the Israeli Rafael Iron Dome mobile air defense system in the U.S.

Raytheon To Market Israeli Defense System in U.S.

"...Raytheon will market the Rafael Iron Dome mobile air defense system in the U.S., the companies announced. Raytheon and Haifa, Israel-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems also are teaming to offer ballistic missile defense and target missile systems. ..."

Reference: www.ainonline.com .

Five countries interested in Israel's anti-missile system.

Israel to invest one billion dollars in Iron Dome missile defense system

"...Shani reveals that five countries have already expressed an interest in the system, especially following its successful operational interception of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip last month...."

Reference: www.haaretz.com .

France buys U.S. missiles, upgrades army

France buys U.S. missiles, upgrades army
"...The deal comes after a period of intense competition between Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Washington to supply French forces in Afghanistan..."
Reference: www.upi.com

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