Katz confirms Iron Beam defense laser to be operational within several months
The Iron Beam is a ground-based high-power laser air defense system designed to counter short- to mid-range aerial threats, including rockets and mortars.
An Israeli-made laser system, which aims to intercept incendiary balloons launched by Palestinians across the frontier from the Gaza Strip, is presented to the media, in southern Israel, near the Israel-Gaza border August 30, 2020.(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)ByYONAH JEREMY BOBUpdated: