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.
Several people were injured by alleged IDF activity in the Gaza Strip on Saturday.
Experts call the drone carrier a significant boost to the naval capabilities of the IRGC but say that Israeli air and naval forces could easily track and neutralize the vessel in a conflict scenario.
From providing real-time intelligence to helping soldiers and commanders conduct assessments of whether enemies have been eliminated, drones play a role at every level of fighting.
Iranian state media said that the Houthis "warned that Yemeni fighters are ready to 'attack Israel' if the occupying regime resumes its military offensive in Gaza in violation of a ceasefire."
Israel's military has recently identified several attempts to smuggle weapons into the Gaza Strip using drones.
Local resident Furkan Karademir said the sea receded during the 2023 Turkey earthquake and is following scientists' explanations on the matter.
"The addition of this ship to our fleet is an important step in increasing the defense and deterrence capability of Iran."
A statement from the ministry mentioned both kinetic shootdowns and using counter-drones against attack drones.
Israel already had a thriving startup scene, with some companies already winning orders from abroad and aiming to shape the battlefield of the future.
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