Israel on Sunday took delivery of the world’s first fully operational high-power laser air-defense system, a milestone Israeli officials say will fundamentally change the battlefield and strengthen the nation’s security against rockets, drones, and other aerial threats.
The Iron Beam laser interceptor was formally handed over to the Israel Defense Forces by the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems following years of development and extensive testing, according to YNET News.
Officials said the system successfully intercepted rockets, mortars, and unmanned aerial vehicles during trials simulating real combat conditions.
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