What is Israel’s Iron Beam laser anti-air system?

Elbit Systems announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD), valued at approximately $200 million, to supply high-power laser systems for the advanced “Iron Beam” air defense project.  

This new laser system, known in Hebrew as Magen Or, is designed to enhance Israel’s multi-layered defense strategy by providing a new layer of aerial threat interception. The Iron Beam is poised to integrate into Israel’s multi-layered defense network, complementing the Iron Dome and David’s Sling systems.  

Expanding Israel’s multi-layered air defense 

Israel uses the Iron Dome to intercept short-range rockets fired by groups like Hamas or Hezbollah successfully. However, the Iron Dome is just one part of Israel’s overall defense system. It cannot intercept high-speed ballistic missiles launched by countries like Iran.  

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