Israel Unveils Iron Beam Laser Defense System Amid Regional Conflicts
The Iron Beam, expected to be operational within a year, aims to provide a cost-effective solution to counter aerial threats during ongoing wars with Hamas and Hezbollah.
- Israel has signed a deal worth approximately 2 billion shekels to develop the Iron Beam, a high-power laser defense system.
- The Iron Beam will complement existing systems like the Iron Dome by targeting drones, rockets, and mortar bombs.
- The system promises a lower cost per interception compared to traditional missile defense methods, with experts citing near-zero costs per laser shot.
- While the system offers advantages, it faces limitations in poor weather conditions and requires significant power to operate.
- The development comes as Israel continues its military engagements with Iran-backed groups in Gaza and Lebanon.
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