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Elbit’s $32 billion backlog is funding its next bet on warfare: airborne lasers
11.08.26
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CTech
The Israeli defense giant reported a 16% increase in second-quarter revenue to $2.3 billion and a 39% jump in operating profit as it expands production and develops a high-power laser system for helicopters and fighter aircraft.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser was hailed as a breakthrough. It still isn’t operational
10.08.26
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Yuval Azulay
Rafael delivered the first system to the IDF at the end of 2025, but the system has yet to enter operational service. A senior defense industry official estimates full maturity could still be three to four years away.
Israel sets sights on space lasers as the next military frontier
30.06.26
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CTech
Defense Minister Israel Katz unveils ambitious plan to develop offensive space capabilities while warning the military is preparing for renewed conflict with Iran.
How a quiet settlement could shape Israel’s next generation of laser weapons
23.06.26
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Golan Hazani
The agreement between Elbit and Civan ends a dispute that had become one of the defense industry's most closely watched battles.
“We are investing significantly in energy weapons, including a powerful aerial laser”
27.05.26
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Yuval Azulay
Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis says wartime experience is reshaping the company's product strategy, as the defense company reports a record $30 billion backlog, surging profits, and rising demand from Europe amid a global rearmament wave.
Laser energy: From the military domain to the core of civilian innovation
30.03.26
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Noa Asher
Recent developments in laser technology are enabling civilian applications that were previously out of reach, such as electrical infrastructure, drones, and the Internet of Things. Innovative Israeli technologies could play a decisive role in the laser revolution.
Israel orders airborne laser system for fighter jets and helicopters
17.03.26
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Yuval Azulay
Elbit Systems says the system is designed to intercept ballistic missile threats. "The UAE is part of the current war with Iran and represents significant potential for our systems," said Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis, after the company reported a more than 16% increase in revenue to approximately $8 billion in 2025.
Iron Beam’s hype meets reality: Israel’s laser defense still a work in progress
30.12.25
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Yuval Azulay
Despite technological breakthroughs, operational deployment faces range, cost, and logistical hurdles.
Iron Beam laser interceptor to enter IDF service December 30
01.12.25
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CTech
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
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Shahar Ilan
Rafael reports record quarterly results, a soaring $22 billion backlog, and rapid global expansion as demand surges for its defense technologies.
Israel weighs deployment of Iron Beam in Eilat after Houthi drone strike
25.09.25
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CTech
Mayor says laser defense system could arrive within two months, marking first operational use of world’s only field-ready laser interceptor.
"Israel's laser air defense will undoubtedly be a game-changing system"
17.09.25
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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.
Revealed: Israel deployed laser weapons to intercept dozens of drones in war
28.05.25
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Yoav Zitun, Ynet
Censored until now, the breakthrough marks the first large-scale battlefield use of high-energy lasers.
"David’s Sling and Iron Dome intercepted more targets than all other air defense systems combined in the past 50 years"
01.12.24
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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.
Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system set for 2025 operational launch following $500M expansion
28.10.24
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Yuval Azulay
Defense Ministry fast-tracks Rafael and Elbit’s advanced laser interception system to combat evolving aerial threats.
Israel’s laser defense system nears operational status amid intensified rocket barrages
09.10.24
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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.
"Airborne laser systems represent a strategic capability. It will cost just a few cents to intercept a UAV"
14.08.24
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Yuval Azulay
Bezalel (Butzi) Machlis, CEO and President of Elbit, sees a bright future for the company after it registered record results in the second quarter.
Rafael integrating high power microwave and laser systems to battle drone swarms
27.06.24
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Tomer Hadar
Dr. Judith Hocherman-Frommer discussed Rafael's next-gen defense technologies at the Growth Conference
Israel to test Iron Beam laser system on Hamas missiles
26.10.23
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Yuval Azulay
Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael recently agreed to deploy "Magen Or" (Iron Beam) laser system near the border with Gaza and challenge it with rocket barrages launched by Hamas terrorists
Israel’s new laser defense system to become operational in 2024
28.08.23
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CTech
"One year from now – Israel will be the first country to have partial laser protection. In two years there may be complete protection,” said Rafael Advanced Defense Systems chairman Yuval Steinitz
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