Israel deploys Iron Beam laser air defense system nationwide

Israel's Defense Ministry has deployed the Iron Beam laser air defense system nationwide. This system offers a low-cost method for intercepting drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars. The operational deployment aims to significantly reduce reliance on expensive interceptor missiles. Iron Beam is more powerful and has a longer range than its predecessor, Lite Beam, capable of engaging a wider array of threats. This development marks a significant advancement in air defense technology, with Israel being the first country to field an operational laser system for intercepting aerial threats.