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

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

Israel have unveiled the world's first laser-based interception system that can shoot down enemy missiles and drones for just $2 per blast. The £413million Light Shield - also known as Iron Beam - ...

WASHINGTON (TNND) — One of America’s closest allies is unveiling groundbreaking new defense technology — and its creators say it could play a key role in President Donald Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome ...

It’s being described as a breakthrough in air defense. For the first time, Israel’s high-power laser air defense system has been used in combat. The system’s maker, Rafael, and Israel’s Ministry of ...

Israel declared that its “Iron Beam” laser defense system is fully operational and ready for use. It represents the first operational defense laser to be deployed by a nation facing immediate threats.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Israeli flag against backdrop of the Iron Beam, September 17, 2025. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON Iron Beam’s entry into service ...

Dr Daniel Gold, known as 'father' of Israel's Iron Dome air defense system is working on the advanced Iron Beam system.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A low-cost, high-power laser-based system aimed at destroying incoming missiles has successfully completed testing and will be ready for operational use by the military later ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rafael Iron Beam laser weapon - Elbit Systems/YouTube For decades, there has been a common Hollywood theme that future wars would ...