Israel has operationally deployed the Iron Beam, a 100,000-watt laser air-defense system designed to intercept drones, rockets, and mortars at a minimal cost per shot. This marks the first real-world use of a high-energy laser in a modern missile defense network, effectively countering low-cost threats. The system features advanced laser technology and an electro-optical targeting system, boasting high precision and efficiency. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems claims it heralds a new era in high-energy laser defense.
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