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Laser defense system Iron Beam passes trial with flying colors

Military official confirms laser defense system successfully intercepted various projectiles, including missiles, planes, and drones, in multiple operational situations, and plans to deploy it by year's end.

Test Successfully Conducted for Iron Beam Laser Defense Technology
Test Successfully Conducted for Iron Beam Laser Defense Technology

Laser defense system Iron Beam passes trial with flying colors

Israel has made a significant breakthrough in the field of defense technology, as its defense establishment and industries have developed a high-power laser system that has reached full operational maturity. This groundbreaking system, known as the Iron Beam, has been developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, a leading Israeli defense company.

Rafael's laser system, built on proprietary adaptive optics technology, is a game-changer in modern warfare. It is the first and only company worldwide to successfully transform high-power laser technology into a fully mature, operational interception system.

The Iron Beam system will integrate within Israel's multi-layered defense array, enhancing its existing defense systems. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel has achieved operational laser interception capability, making it the first nation in the world to do so.

The high-power laser system has successfully intercepted various simulated operational scenarios, demonstrating its effectiveness and global technological superiority. Rafael plans to deliver the first Iron Beam system from its production lines to the defense establishment in the coming months.

In an exciting development, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will carry out the initial delivery of the Iron Beam laser system to the IDF before the end of the year. This marks a significant step forward in Israel's defense capabilities, as the Iron Beam system is the first step toward integrating directed energy weapons across all IDF defense and maneuvering systems.

The Iron Beam system, an example of Israel's defense industries' exceptional capabilities, is set to revolutionise the way defense systems operate. With this advancement, Israel continues to lead the way in defense technology, ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.

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