A new Israeli laser weapon has entered active service, highlighting how drone warfare is forcing a rethink of traditional air ...

The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first ...

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. The ...

The Iron Beam offers low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, and missiles, while reducing reliance on costly ...

Israel will deploy its Iron Beam laser defence system by the end of the year, following the high-power system's completion of operational testing in September, becoming the first country to field a ...

The Iron Beam laser system is now being fielded by Israel. (Israel Ministry of Defense) JERUSALEM – Israel has officially conscripted its new SIGMA 155 self-propelled howitzer and Iron Beam laser ...

The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors.

Israel's defence ministry said on Sunday it had deployed a new "Iron Beam" laser system for the air force to intercept aerial threats.

Rafael has delivered the first production version of the Iron Beam high-energy laser to the Israeli military, the final step before the weapon system reaches the initial operational capability (IOC) ...

The German division of missile firm MBDA Systems and arms maker Rheinmetall have agreed to establish a new joint-venture company specializing in laser weapons.