Israel develops laser weapon to intercept missiles and drones

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Israel announced the development of a laser weapon capable of intercepting missiles and drones, set to become operational by year-end. The 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser successfully intercepted various aerial threats in tests and will be integrated into the Iron Dome system. This technology offers a cheaper alternative to current missile defense systems, with each interception costing under $5.


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