Laser defense system
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
How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation
Israel set to fully deploy 'game-changing, cutting-edge' Iron Beam laser system this month
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.
Ex-Air Force chief: Israeli air defense must adopt new strategies, invest in laser defense
The future threats and the cost of the arms race with Jerusalem’s adversaries require adopting a new and forward-looking strategy.
UK Defense Ministry reveals new DragonFire military laser
Defense Secretary Grant Shapp said, "This type of cutting-edge weaponry has the potential to [revolutionize] the battlespace by reducing the reliance on expensive ammunition"
Israel to have partial laser defenses by next year - Rafael chair
"One year from now – Israel will be the first country to have partial laser protection. In two years there may be complete protection," said Yuval Steinitz.
Israeli future lasers can shoot down Iranian drones, like in Ukraine - top defense official
Israel's MAFAT also wants to engineer viruses or germs to detect explosives in the field as part of the process of neutralizing them.
