Israel integrates Iron Beam, the first tactical laser weapon, into its defense system

Israel's Iron Beam, a high-energy tactical laser weapon, has been fully integrated and cleared for operations by the IDF. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first laser weapon formally added to a country's armed forces, capable of intercepting short-range threats like drones and rockets. The development of practical laser weapons, once a science-fiction concept, has accelerated due to advancements in solid-state lasers and targeting systems.