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20 stories about Iron Beam

מוסף מנהלים 2025 - מערכת אור איתן

"Israel’s Iron Beam laser may take three to four years to become fully operational"

09.08.26|Yuval Azulay

More than eight months after Rafael delivered the first system to the IDF, a senior defense industry official says the laser weapon remains years away from full operational maturity.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

From air taxis to Iron Dome, Farnborough showcases aviation's new era

31.07.26|CTech, Reuters

AI, autonomous drones, electric aircraft and combat-proven missile defenses highlighted how technological innovation and rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping aerospace.

מוסף מנהלים 2025 - מערכת אור איתן

Rafael aims to take Iron Beam from rocket defense to ballistic missiles

The company says its operational laser system could expand beyond drones and rockets as it pushes toward a new generation of air defense.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

Iron Dome and Iron Beam maker Rafael arrives at Farnborough with Europe in its sights

At Farnborough Airshow, Rafael is showcasing combat-proven missile defenses alongside long-range strike systems, while Elbit Systems is highlighting airborne and laser technologies as European militaries accelerate rearmament.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

Israel tests Iron Dome and Iron Beam as integrated air defense system

Defense Ministry and Rafael complete joint trials combining missile and laser interception capabilities against rockets, cruise missiles and drones.

מערכת לייזר מגן אור של חברת אלביט

Israel sets sights on space lasers as the next military frontier

Defense Minister Israel Katz unveils ambitious plan to develop offensive space capabilities while warning the military is preparing for renewed conflict with Iran.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

Israel’s Iron Beam laser system sits idle despite war: “Appropriate, professional steps are being taken”

28.05.26|Yuval Azulay

Rafael CEO defends rollout of Iron Beam as company backlog reaches historic highs.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

Iron Beam and Iron Dome at the frontlines of a quiet Israel-UAE alliance

Reports reveal military cooperation as Iranian missiles and drones hit the Emirates.

רחפן נפץ המופעל ב סיב אופטי מתוצרת אוקראינה משמש את חזבאללה

With Iron Beam not yet operational, Israel seeks answers to Hezbollah drone challenge

03.05.26|Yuval Azulay

New systems still unproven as Hezbollah expands fiber-optic attacks.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

“We delivered the Air Force the most advanced defense system in the world, but it does not become operational in one day”

26.03.26|Yuval Azulay

As Rafael reports record 2025 revenue and profit, CEO Yoav Turgeman emphasizes that Israel’s Iron Beam laser system will require a phased activation process.

מערכת אור איתן ל יירוט ב לייזר

Iron Beam remains unused despite renewed drone threat from Iran and Lebanon

08.03.26|Yuval Azulay

The laser interception system delivered to the IDF months ago has not yet been activated operationally during the current conflict.

פיצוץ ב איחוד האמירויות בעקבות התקפה של איראן 5.3.26

“Iran’s attack on the Gulf states is going to be a bonanza for the Israeli defense industries”

08.03.26|Yuval Azulay

Defense insiders say Iranian strikes on Gulf states could create a surge in demand for Israeli military technology.

מערכת יירוט חץ 3 בפעולה ב מלחמה עם איראן

“Israel and the U.S. produce far more interceptors than Iran produces ballistic missiles”

08.03.26|Yuval Azulay

Defense industries in both countries have increased production as the missile war with Iran intensifies.

ראש ממשלת הודו נרנדרה מודי

Missiles, drones, Iron Beam: Modi’s visit puts India-Israel defense ties in high gear

Agreements signed during the trip aim to integrate India into sensitive air defense and missile programs.

הקברניט לייזר נשק אנרגיה אור איתן

Israel’s missile defense enters a new phase as lasers go mobile and Arrow gets an upgrade

Danny Gold, head of the Directorate of Defense Research & Development, outlines mobile lasers, interceptor upgrades and preparations for reduced U.S. aid.

מוסף מנהלים 2025 - מערכת אור איתן

Iron Beam’s hype meets reality: Israel’s laser defense still a work in progress

30.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Despite technological breakthroughs, operational deployment faces range, cost, and logistical hurdles.

מערכת אור איתן ל יירוט ב לייזר

Israel deploys Iron Beam laser system as new layer of air defense

28.12.25|Yuval Azulay

Rafael-developed technology promises low-cost interceptions alongside Iron Dome.

פיתוח לייזר של רפאל מוצג בתקשורת בתערוכת נשק בלונדון

Iron Beam laser interceptor to enter IDF service December 30

Defense officials frame laser deployment as part of Israel’s evolution into a “Defense-Tech Nation.”

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

Mayor says laser defense system could arrive within two months, marking first operational use of world’s only field-ready laser interceptor.