US EditionIsrael Says Iron Beam Laser Defense Clears Final Tests for Deployment This Year
- On September 17, 2025, Israel's Defence Ministry announced that the Iron Beam high-power laser air defence system has successfully passed its trials and is set to become operational within the year.
- After years of development, the ministry conducted trials of Iron Beam in southern Israel over multiple weeks, successfully demonstrating its ability to intercept rockets, mortars, aircraft, and drones in a fully operational setting.
- Iron Beam, created through a partnership between Elbit Systems and Rafael, incorporates Rafael's adaptive optics technology to successfully intercept a variety of threats within a fully operational system.
- Defence Ministry Director-General Amir Baram highlighted that this marks a global milestone, with a high-power laser air defence system achieving complete readiness for active duty, while Rafael Chairman Yuval Steinitz described the Iron Beam as a revolutionary technology poised to transform modern combat.
- The ministry expects Iron Beam’s deployment by year-end to significantly enhance air defence capabilities at a lower cost than traditional interceptors, with Elbit also developing airborne lasers for future strategic use.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Israel's advanced high-power laser air defense weapon, the 'Iron Beam,' has successfully completed its final tests and is expected to be deployed later this year...
Israel's high-powered Iron Beam laser system is operational, its manufacturer Rafael announced, citing the results of final tests. It is scheduled to be delivered to the Israeli army by the end of this year.
According to the manufacturer, the Iron Beam 450 can repel missiles, rockets, and even drones.
Israel announces 'Iron Beam' laser missile defense system operational
The world’s first laser-based missile defense system, known as “Iron Beam,” will be delivered to the IDF by the end of 2025, the Israeli Defense Ministry and arms manufacturer Rafael announced on Wednesday. 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. The system “features an advanced targeting sy…
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