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Israel has officially deployed its new SIGMA 155 self-propelled howitzer and Iron Beam laser system, enhancing its military capabilities with advanced artillery and laser defense systems, expected to replace older platforms and strengthen multi-layered air defense.
Israel is set to deploy its first operational 100 kW laser air-defense system, Iron Beam, which successfully intercepted various aerial threats during testing, offering a cost-effective alternative to missile defenses and enhancing Israel's ability to counter drone and low-flying aircraft threats.
Israel has successfully completed final tests on its Iron Beam laser air defense system, marking a significant step towards full deployment later this year. The system, effective against rockets, mortars, aircraft, and UAVs, is expected to enhance Israel's multi-layered air defense capabilities and reduce interception costs, positioning Israel as a leader in laser-based military technology.
Israel has developed and completed testing of the Iron Beam laser weapon, a 100-kilowatt system designed to intercept drones, rockets, and aircraft, which will be integrated into its Iron Dome missile defense shield to enhance security and reduce costs, marking a significant advancement in directed-energy weapons.
The IDF has announced a historic breakthrough with its laser defense system, similar to the Iron Beam, successfully shooting down dozens of aerial threats during recent conflicts, marking a significant advancement in military technology and air defense capabilities.
Israel has successfully used high-powered laser systems, including the Iron Beam, to intercept Hezbollah drones along the Lebanese border, marking the first operational deployment of laser air defense technology and a significant enhancement of its military capabilities.
Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, videos claiming to show Israel's Iron Beam laser system intercepting rockets launched by Hamas have surfaced on social media. Israeli security sources have deemed the videos fake but have not officially denied testing the Iron Beam system during the recent confrontation. The Iron Beam system, developed by Rafael, is designed to intercept various threats with laser precision and at a lower cost compared to the Iron Dome missile defense system. While the authenticity of the videos remains in question, the development of the Iron Beam system could potentially provide a significant advancement in Israel's defense capabilities.
Videos circulating on social media claiming to show Rafael's Iron Beam laser destroying missiles during the Israel-Hamas war are actually altered clips from the military simulation video game Arma 3. The low-resolution footage, falsely presented as real-world combat, has been used to spread misinformation. Bohemia Interactive, the publisher of Arma 3, has warned that its game is being used for this purpose and is actively cooperating with media outlets and fact-checkers to combat the spread of fake news footage. Rafael's Iron Beam, a high-energy laser designed to neutralize rockets and unmanned aerial systems, is expected to be operational in 2024 or 2025.