Iron Beam

20 stories about Iron Beam
פיתוח לייזר של רפאל מוצג בתקשורת בתערוכת נשק בלונדון

Iron Beam laser interceptor to enter IDF service December 30

01.12.25|CTech
Defense officials frame laser deployment as part of Israel’s evolution into a “Defense-Tech Nation.”
מערכת מגן אור

Israel to deploy Iron Beam within weeks as laser interceptor clears key trials

27.11.25|Shahar Ilan
Rafael reports record quarterly results, a soaring $22 billion backlog, and rapid global expansion as demand surges for its defense technologies.
מערכת הגנה אווירית אור איתן

Israel weighs deployment of Iron Beam in Eilat after Houthi drone strike

25.09.25|CTech
Mayor says laser defense system could arrive within two months, marking first operational use of world’s only field-ready laser interceptor.
מערכת הגנה אווירית אור איתן

"Israel's laser air defense will undoubtedly be a game-changing system"

17.09.25|Yuval Azulay
The Iron Beam, the world’s first operational laser defense system, is set to join the army by year’s end after final tests succeed.
מערכת מגן אור מערכת לייזר ל יירוט רקטות

Laser weapons move to forefront of Israel’s air defense after Iran missile war

25.06.25|Yuval Azulay
Rafael and Elbit to deliver first operational systems by year-end as defense officials call for urgent funding to replenish interceptors and expand capabilities.  
מערכת מגן אור

Laser beams and battlefield proof: Israeli arms firms sell their war story in Paris

15.06.25|Yuval Azulay
Despite war with Iran and political pressure in Europe, Israeli defense firms arrive at the world’s biggest arms expo with real-world credibility.
מגן אור

Israel’s Iron Beam set to make global debut in Paris

05.06.25|Yuval Azulay
After battlefield success against Hezbollah drones, Rafael unveils next-gen laser defense system for the world stage.
מערכת קלע דוד

Israeli arms exports hit record $14.8 billion despite boycotts and war criticism

04.06.25|Yuval Azulay
Europe leads surge in demand for missile defense systems, even as Gaza war draws international scrutiny.
מערכת יירוט ב לייזר מגן אור

Israel’s laser defense revolution: Iron Beam nears operational use

29.05.25|Yuval Azulay
A new era in defense technology is underway as Israel deploys battlefield lasers.
מערכת לייזר ל יירוט רפאל כטב"מים

Revealed: Israel deployed laser weapons to intercept dozens of drones in war

28.05.25|Yoav Zitun, Ynet
Censored until now, the breakthrough marks the first large-scale battlefield use of high-energy lasers.
מערכת מגן אור

Elbit’s Iron Beam set to go live in 2025 in “operational breakthrough”

20.05.25|CTech and Reuters
As Israel's war in Gaza boosts domestic demand and global conflicts drive record orders, Elbit Systems reports surging profits, and bets on laser weapons to power its next phase of growth.
יואב תורג'מן מנכ"ל רפאל

“It’s not science fiction anymore”: Rafael prepares to deploy Iron Beam

15.04.25|Yuval Azulay
Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman is confident that the laser-based defense system, which the company has developed and will supply to the Air Force by the end of the year, will revolutionize the speed and cost of interception.
פוטו סיכום 2023 כיפת ברזל

Israel enhances air defense with new Iron Dome and Iron Beam orders

16.01.25|Yuval Azulay
Massive U.S. security aid accelerates procurement of interceptor missiles and advanced laser technology to defend against evolving threats. 
פוטו סיכום 2023 כיפת ברזל

"David’s Sling and Iron Dome intercepted more targets than all other air defense systems combined in the past 50 years"

01.12.24|Yuval Azulay
Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman was speaking after the company revealed a 36% increase in its sales in the third quarter to NIS 4.53 billion, while net profit amounted to NIS 189 million.
מגן אור מערכת לייזר יירוט רקטות של מפא"ת

Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system set for 2025 operational launch following $500M expansion

28.10.24|Yuval Azulay
Defense Ministry fast-tracks Rafael and Elbit’s advanced laser interception system to combat evolving aerial threats. 
 מערכת לייזר מגן אור

Israel’s laser defense system nears operational status amid intensified rocket barrages

09.10.24|Yuval Azulay
As Hezbollah increases its attacks, Israel prepares to deploy the Iron Beam developed by Rafael. The system is expected to become operational within months, and it should dramatically streamline the interception of rockets and UAVs launched at Israel.
כטב"ם סמאד 2 אוטונומי יוצא לדרכו

Iron Dome's new nemesis: The rising threat of Hezbollah's UAVs

05.06.24|Yuval Azulay
Hezbollah's UAVs challenge Israel's air defenses daily, posing new threats from Lebanon. Experts caution that an unequivocal technological response is still a work in progress.
מתקפה איראנית איראן יירוטים באזור המרכז 14.4.24

99% interception success rate: Behind Israel’s multi-layered air defense system that thwarted Iran

14.04.24|Elihay Vidal
Iran launched over 300 aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. Israel intercepted the vast majority of them. The operation, which lasted several hours, is estimated to have cost over a billion dollars