The Iron Beam will be the first of its kind and will add to Israel’s defense system. But based on available information, it’s not clear whether the weapon is ready for use or being used. ...

Israel gave details about its new powerful weapon, which has the capability to change aerial warfare. The weapon is capable ...

According to an unconfirmed report, Israel’s Iron Beam laser system shot down a rocket fired from Gaza within recent days or weeks. If true, it would a historic first.

Dubbed the Iron Beam, the shield aims to use high-power lasers to counter an array of projectiles, including missiles, drones, rockets and mortars, Israel’s defense ministry said this week.

Rafael is working on two systems, Iron Beam and Lite Beam. Each system fires a different level of energy — measured in kW’s — to destroy aerial threats; a kW is 1,000 watts of energy.

Israel’s experimental air-defense system known as the Iron Beam uses laser technology to strike down drones and rockets, but military analysts say the device needs U.S. support to improve its ...

The Iron Beam system will be able to intercept rockets for a fraction of the cost. The main downside of a laser system is that it does not function well in low visibility, including heavy cloud ...

Experts reckon that Iron Beam’s range, at best, will be just over a third that of Tamir interceptors, which can hit targets even 70km away. The system’s state-owned Israeli developer, ...

Iron Beam system not yet operational, experts say. The post references Israel’s new Iron Beam air defense system, which uses laser beams to destroy airborne targets such as missiles, drones and ...

A $1.2 billion U.S. aid package will help fund deployment of Iron Beam, Israel’s one-of-a-kind, high-power laser system designed to knock down missiles, rockets, and drones.

The Iron Beam uses laser technology to slice through airborne targets, such as drones. It can intercept threats from up to several miles away, according to Rafael, the prime contractor for the system.

Israel’s new air defense system, the Iron Beam, will be integrated into the country’s network within a year, the Ministry of Defense said on Monday. The ministry also announced a roughly $500 ...