Iron Beam weapon joins Israeli forces
The Israeli military received the first unit of the laser-based air defense system "Iron Beam" last December, but it has not yet been operationally deployed due to delays in the necessary procedures and modifications. The system is considered a significant advancement, designed to intercept low-cost aerial targets such as non-ballistic missiles, drones, and mortar shells within a range of approximately 10 kilometers, at a low cost per interception. Despite multimillion-dollar investments in its development, the Ministry of Defense has not yet requested the purchase of additional units, citing the need for further modifications and reservations related to financial pressures, especially given the rising costs of the system itself. Israel is moving towards developing other systems to counter threats from drones and hypersonic missiles, while Rafael Corporation continues expanding its investments in laser, naval, and space defense technologies. This year, 63% of its total sales—amounting to 21.7 billion shekels—were achieved through these efforts.
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