Iron Beam
How is drone warfare changing rapidly? An IDF interceptor explains what's next
With Russia logging over 100,000 drone strikes in a single year and the IDF going from one drone per unit to one or two per squad, Cukierman says this is the defining weapons story of our era.
Space is becoming the next battlefield, Iranian UN envoy warns of arms race - report
Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill
Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal
Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says
"As of today, no country has the ability to mount attacks in space. We must be the leading country in the world with this capability," said Katz.
Inside Elbit's laser lab: How an aerial Iron Beam will alter modern warfare - exclusive
The Jerusalem Post recently visited Elbit's facility and met with experts in the field, to see the insides of the laser, and laboratories where its various pieces are developed up close.
IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed
Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.
IDF: Iron Beam laser system not ready for Iranian missiles, despite limited usage in 2024
Using lasers to defend against long-range threats, such as Iran's ballistic missiles, could take that much longer, some projecting five to ten years or longer.
Iron Beam’s limits exposed as Hezbollah drones breach northern Israel's skies
Technological progress and procurement in the area of miniature unmanned aircraft by Hezbollah and Iran is faster than laser development
Iran can terrorize, but can't win a modern war against Israel's technological edge - opinion
Iran's Rockets and drones can’t match Israel’s technological edge in war and its battlefield strategy.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser: What can it do, and was it used against missiles from Lebanon? - analysis
Israel, the US, and other countries have worked on this technology. However, recent advances in technology have enabled lasers to finally become more practical for military uses.
Rafael to showcase wide range of surface-to-air defense capabilities at 2026 Singapore Airshow
The Ice Breaker, an air-launched long-range attack weapon system, was originally unveiled in 2022 and, according to Rafael, “provides surgical, pinpoint precision strike capabilities."
How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation
TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser set to change regional defense dynamics - analysis
Iron Beam’s entry into service marks a shift in Israel’s air defense doctrine, offering low-cost interceptions that could alter the military balance and Israel’s position in global arms markets.
