New Atlas

The day of the tactical laser weapon arrives

The future arrived on December 28, 2025 as the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) announced that Iron Beam became the first ...
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Israel unveils Light Shield - a world-first laser that can shoot down enemy missiles and drones

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 - ...

'Changes the rules': Israel's Iron Beam laser deployed for the first time

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

Israel declares ‘Iron Beam’ laser defense system fully operational

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.
foxbaltimore

Israel’s laser defense could power Trump’s Golden Dome missile shield

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 ...
News24

Who is Dr Daniel Gold? Father of Israel’s famed Iron Dome, now planning to develop THIS deadly weapon capable of…, name is…

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

Israel's Iron Beam laser weapon to be fielded by year-end

Israeli weapons firm Rafael says that its “Iron Beam 450” high-power laser weapon has completed final tests and will be integrated into air defense systems fielded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...