Iron Beam - world's most powerful laser defense system

The missile and drone threat that Israel has been facing over the past year on many fronts, is being handled by a series of different defense systems that "communicate" with each other. It is based on the multi-layered defense system that has been developed in recent years with the investment of billions of dollars. A powerful weapon that is going to be added to the Israeli defense system is interception using a laser beam.

The Iron Beam project received a significant boost with the signing of a NIS 2 billion deal by Defense Ministry Director General General (res.) Eyal Zamir to expand serial production of the laser interception system.

As part of the deal, Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE:ESLT) received a $200 million contract from the Ministry of Defense for the supply of the laser, while Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is responsible for the launcher.

What is the system, and what are its advantages and disadvantages, and does it constitute the future of Israel's air defenses? (Read More)