Iron Beam

'Incredible pride': 'Post' talks to IDF laser operator on cutting-edge defense of Israel

The breakthrough of the last week is only the beginning of the changes that operational military lasers will accomplish for the IDF.

 ‘THERE IS no feeling like saving lives.’ IDF St.-Sgt.-Maj. A. told the ‘Post’ in a recent exclusive interview that his time on the laser team protecting the country with this game-changing system has been ‘incredible.’ Here, IDF soldiers stand alongside the laser defense system.
  Iron Beam, Iron Beam M, and Lite Beam.

Iron Beam laser’s speed could mute sirens, end most runs to bomb shelters

 The IDF on Wednesday announced that its Iron Beam laser defense system has shot down dozens of aerial threats during the war May 28, 2025

Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals Iron Beam-like laser defense shot down dozens of aerial threats

 An Israeli-made laser system, which aims to intercept incendiary balloons launched by Palestinians across the frontier from the Gaza Strip, is presented to the media, in southern Israel, near the Israel-Gaza border August 30, 2020.

Katz confirms Iron Beam defense laser to be operational within several months


Is Israel's Iron Beam the world's most powerful laser defense system?

What is the system, and what are its advantages and disadvantages, and does it constitute the future of Israel's air defenses?

 An Israeli-made laser system, which aims to intercept incendiary balloons launched by Palestinians across the frontier from the Gaza Strip, is presented to the media, in southern Israel, near the Israel-Gaza border August 30, 2020.

Iron Beam bolstered: Israel expands laser defense with NIS two billion deal

Elbit stated that the contract was awarded to the company to supply Israel's Iron Beam air defense system with high-power laser systems.

 An Israeli-made laser system, which aims to intercept incendiary balloons launched by Palestinians across the frontier from the Gaza Strip, is presented to the media, in southern Israel, near the Israel-Gaza border August 30, 2020.

Rafael to unveil short range laser defense for ground force

Trophy system has protected ground vehicles for years, but now has new capabilities

 Lite Beam 250. (Illustrative)

Israel's Iron Beam laser air-defense operational next year, Rafael CEO confirms

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is making waves with its groundbreaking Iron Beam laser air defense system, which is set to enter operational service next year.

 US President Joe Biden attend a briefing on the Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam Air Defense Systems at the Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod, July 13, 2022

Israel needs Jewish lasers to beat Hezbollah – yes, we have one - opinion

I need those Jewish space lasers to be real. Because if Israel goes to war with Lebanon using the same methods we used in Gaza, we will lose. But Israelis have been working on just that.

 REP. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN (R – Georgia).

IDF has hit 15,000 targets in Gaza since start of war

It's still unclear the scope of Hamas's defeat as more information comes out.

 Smoke rises over Gaza as seen from Southern Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, November 10, 2023.

Voices from the Arab press: Sudan enters a dark tunnel

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 GATHERING AT the station to flee clashes in Sudan’s capital of Khartoum, April 19.

Iran testing drones on Ukrainian civilians for future use on Israel -Ukraine

"Today hundreds of Iranian drones are undergoing 'test runs' on our land, killing civilians," said the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

US President Biden holds security briefing, tours missile defense system

Biden was shown the remains of a UAV that had been intercepted by the Iron Beam laser defense system.

 Defense Minister Benny Gantz shows US President Joe Biden a part of a UAV that was intercepted by the Iron Beam laser defense system

Israel security officials had over 150 meetings in Abraham Accord states

Ahead of Biden's visit to the Middle East, the defense establishment warns to keep realistic expectations of additional normalization agreements 

 Commander of the Kingdom’s Air Force Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Nasser Mohammed al-Alawi alongside Israel Air Force Commander Amikam Norkin.

Laser air defenses will 'bankrupt' enemies firing rockets - Bennett

“The system knows how to down mortar shells, unmanned vehicles and rockets," Bennett said of the new laser defense system.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the Magen Or platform