'Changes The Rules': Israel's Iron Beam Laser Deployed For The First Time

'Changes The Rules': Israel's Iron Beam Laser Deployed For The First Time

Israel has deployed its Iron Beam laser air defense system, using a 100-kW directed-energy weapon to intercept drones and rockets at minimal cost.

Israel adds inexpensive ‘Iron Beam’ to its defense array

The Iron Beam offers low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, and missiles, while reducing reliance on costly interceptors. Whereas the Iron Dome defense cost is about $50,000 per successful interception, the Iron Beam cost per interception is negligible. (Nevertheless, the Iron Dome will remain an important weapon in Israel’s arsenal.)