Israel will fully deploy the Iron Beam on December 30, introducing a laser system designed to intercept drones, rockets, ...

Israel is preparing to deploy the world’s first operational laser defense system, the Iron Beam. Learn how this breakthrough ...

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later this ...

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 costs a mere $2 per interception, meaning it is cheaper than the Iron Dome. Israel’s Iron Beam missile shield was displayed at the DSEI 2025 defense show in London earlier this month.

The Arrow-3 system, which is designed to intercept ballistic missiles, had its first operational success when it shot down a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in November ...

The week’s best and worst from Mene Ukueberuwa, Allysia Finley and Kyle Peterson Don’t call it “Star Wars.” Israel’s Iron Beam laser air-defense system was declared operational Wednesday after final ...

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) ...

A joint venture between RTX's Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems notched a $1.25 billion contract to supply Israel with missiles and related equipment.