Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold announced that development of the Iron Beam laser system has been completed, with the first operational capability scheduled for delivery to the Israel Defense Forces on 30 December 2025.
The Israel Ministry of Defense’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), along with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has received the 2026 Aviation Week Network Laureate Award.
Iron Beam is a ground-based laser air defence system designed to counter aerial threats with high precision and efficiency while maintaining minimal cost per interception.
At the upcoming Paris Air Show, Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will showcase its upgraded Iron Beam laser weapon system, featuring a newly developed beam director.
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The Israeli Ministry of Defense has confirmed the successful field use of high-power laser systems by the Israeli Air Force during the current Swords of Iron War.
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced record financial results for 2024, with CEO Yoav Turgeman confirming that the company’s Iron Beam high energy laser weapon system will become operational this year.
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The Israel Ministry of Defence has announced a significant contract valued at approximately over USD 500 million to expand the production of the Iron Beam.
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Israeli defence technology firm, Elbit Systems Ltd., has been awarded a substantial USD 200 million contract to supply high-power laser technology for Israel’s “Iron Beam” air defence system.
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The prototype of the Iron Beam, the Israeli system designed to destroy aerial threats with a powerful laser beam, has been deployed for advanced testing near the Gaza Strip during the ongoing war.
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The Israel Defence Foces have decided to expedite the deployment of the Iron Beam air defence laser system, produced by Rafael.
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Israel is rapidly advancing towards the development of a laser-based air defence system.
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Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, have signed a teaming agreement that includes jointly developing, testing and manufacturing a High Energy Laser Weapon Systems (HELWS).
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