Laser defense system
US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say
The military said the drones posed "a physical threat" to US military and US Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Space is becoming the next battlefield, Iranian UN envoy warns of arms race - report
Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says
Inside Elbit's laser lab: How an aerial Iron Beam will alter modern warfare - exclusive
IDF admits air defense failures after Iranian missile strikes on Dimona, Arad
"Our air defense system is the best in the world, but it is not hermetic. There are mistakes, there are malfunctions," said Chief of Staff of the IDF’s Air Defense Systems, Colonel L.
Pentagon, FAA to conduct testing on high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico
US Deputy Transportation Secretary Steve Bradbury said the testing is necessary so the FAA can "get comfortable" with the system after a government drone was accidentally shot down by such a system.
How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation
TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.
Israel set to fully deploy 'game-changing, cutting-edge' Iron Beam laser system this month
Israel will fully deploy the Iron Beam on December 30, introducing a laser system designed to intercept drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars at high speed.
UK beefs up Royal Navy counter-drone tech with DragonFire laser system
The DragonFire weapon system is expected to be installed on Type-45 destroyers by 2027
What does it mean IDF’s laser will be fully deployed within four months? - explainer
Israel’s enemies have known that 85%-95% of their short-range rockets would be shot down by Iron Dome. But they also knew some would get through.
What does it mean that the IDF’s laser will be fully deployed within four months?
As Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system moves closer to deployment, the battlefield could be entering a new era. But what does this really mean for security, strategy and the homefront?
Rafael chairman, ex-minister Yuval Steinitz talks to 'Post' on Iran, Israel's defenses - interview
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Yuval Steinitz attributes much of Israel’s successful defense against Iranian attacks to Rafael’s multi-layered systems, such as the Iron Dome and David’s Sling.
Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals Iron Beam-like laser defense shot down dozens of aerial threats
The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers.
Hold off on the celebrations, Tehran has planned for the long game against Israel - opinion
Despite hitting Iran's missile sites, the real threat looms larger: with Russian and Chinese backing, Iran's arsenal could grow tenfold.
