Iron Beam

Iron Dome: Inside Israel’s Short-Range Air Defense Shield

This explainer breaks down the Iron Dome’s layered design, its radar-guided intercept process, and the strategic role it plays in shielding civilian areas from rocket attacks.

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Rafael Ships First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon to Israel

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered the first Iron Beam air defense system to the Israel Defense Forces, following the transfer’s confirmation in early December.

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Israel to Deploy ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense by End 2025

Israel's defense ministry announced on Monday the completion of a laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam," which will be deployed by the end of December.

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Rafael Pushes Laser Defense Further, Debuts Biggest Iron Beam Yet

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled the Iron Beam 450 at DSEI 2025, presenting its largest and most capable laser air defense system to date.

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Rafael Debuts ‘Iron Beam 450’ Featuring Extended Range and Precision

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled “Iron Beam 450,” the latest evolution of its high-energy laser system, now equipped with a significantly larger 450-millimeter beam director.

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Israel to Spend $530M on ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense

Israel's defense ministry has earmarked $530 million to accelerate the development of the laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam."

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US Seeks to Fund Israeli Laser-Based Air Defense System

The US administration has asked Congress to invest $1.2 billion in Israel's directed energy weapon system called the Iron Beam.

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