Iron Beam
Space is becoming the next battlefield, Iranian UN envoy warns of arms race - report
Iranian UN envoy Ali Bahreini warned of a growing space arms race as Israel and other countries expand capabilities for future warfare.
Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill
Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal
Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says
Inside Elbit's laser lab: How an aerial Iron Beam will alter modern warfare - exclusive
The Jerusalem Post recently visited Elbit's facility and met with experts in the field, to see the insides of the laser, and laboratories where its various pieces are developed up close.
IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed
Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.
IDF: Iron Beam laser system not ready for Iranian missiles, despite limited usage in 2024
Using lasers to defend against long-range threats, such as Iran's ballistic missiles, could take that much longer, some projecting five to ten years or longer.
Iron Beam’s limits exposed as Hezbollah drones breach northern Israel's skies
Technological progress and procurement in the area of miniature unmanned aircraft by Hezbollah and Iran is faster than laser development
Iran can terrorize, but can't win a modern war against Israel's technological edge - opinion
Iran's Rockets and drones can’t match Israel’s technological edge in war and its battlefield strategy.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser: What can it do, and was it used against missiles from Lebanon? - analysis
Israel, the US, and other countries have worked on this technology. However, recent advances in technology have enabled lasers to finally become more practical for military uses.
Rafael to showcase wide range of surface-to-air defense capabilities at 2026 Singapore Airshow
The Ice Breaker, an air-launched long-range attack weapon system, was originally unveiled in 2022 and, according to Rafael, “provides surgical, pinpoint precision strike capabilities."
How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation
TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser set to change regional defense dynamics - analysis
Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets.
‘Do not mess with us,’ - Herzog issues stern warning to Israel's enemies
“This is also a message to our enemies,” declared Herzog. “We suggest that you simply not mess with us, and understand that Israel is an existing fact..."
