Iron Beam
How is drone warfare changing rapidly? An IDF interceptor explains what's next
With Russia logging over 100,000 drone strikes in a single year and the IDF going from one drone per unit to one or two per squad, Cukierman says this is the defining weapons story of our era.
Space is becoming the next battlefield, Iranian UN envoy warns of arms race - report
Iron Beam, Iron Dome combine forces in Defense Ministry drill
Mysterious drone over Germany’s Arrow 3 battery may open door for Rafael, Elbit laser deal
‘Do not mess with us,’ - Herzog issues stern warning to Israel's enemies
“This is also a message to our enemies,” declared Herzog. “We suggest that you simply not mess with us, and understand that Israel is an existing fact..."
Iranian satellites, Iron Beam launches - December 28, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel
The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors.
Israel Iron Beam shows world defense importance to win wars, even over offensive - editorial
The Jewish state, born in the shadow of history’s worst vulnerability, is now defending itself with light. This laser does not seize territory. It intercepts trajectories.
Israel’s defense echelon failed to secure critical sites during Iran war, comptroller charges
Some critical Israeli sites were struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the war, including Beersheba's medical center, the Haifa Bazan oil refinery, and the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Israel set to fully deploy 'game-changing, cutting-edge' Iron Beam laser system this month
Israel will fully deploy the Iron Beam on December 30, introducing a laser system designed to intercept drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars at high speed.
'Defense-Tech Nation': Israel prepares new spectrum of weapons for next Iran war
Defense Ministry's Amir Baram warned that "Iran's rapid force buildup in air defense and ballistic missile capabilities" driven by "its extremist ideology" means that "all fronts are still open."
Israel, US to accelerate production of Iron Dome, Iron Beam laser, David's Sling missiles
Amid concerns Israel could run out of Iron Dome interceptors and be left defenseless, the government announced it will accelerate the deployment of the Iron Beam system.
Tune into today's top stories: Trump lashes out over Doha, Iron Beam fully operational
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs - the top stories, clear and concise.
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.