Laser

Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says

"As of today, no country has the ability to mount attacks in space. We must be the leading country in the world with this capability," said Katz.

DELIVERED TO the IDF late last year, the Iron Beam system marks a historic milestone – the world’s first operational laser defense platform capable of neutralizing rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.
Israel's UH-60A/L Yanshuf helicopter.

Inside Elbit's laser lab: How an aerial Iron Beam will alter modern warfare - exclusive

Israel's Iron Beam laser anti-missile interception system can potentially neutralize threats literally at the speed of light.

IDF: Iron Beam laser system not ready for Iranian missiles, despite limited usage in 2024

 Elbit Systems' handheld laser designator

Elbit sees record-breaking sales for laser target designator systems


Laser air defenses will 'bankrupt' enemies firing rockets - Bennett

“The system knows how to down mortar shells, unmanned vehicles and rockets," Bennett said of the new laser defense system.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the Magen Or platform

Laser game-changers in Middle Eastern warfare - opinion

When Israel upgraded its Air Force in the 1960’s, it wasn’t designed to be the decisive arm of the IDF, but that has changed with the times.

 THE IRON DOME anti-missile system intercepts a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel as seen from Ashkelon in May 2021.

Gantz approves budget for laser interception system

The Defense Ministry “has achieved a technological breakthrough in the development of the ‘Iron Beam’ high-power laser system.”

Defense Minister Benny Gantz approved the budget for laser defense.

Laser eye surgery: Playing 'Space Invaders' with my eyes - opinion

My floaters got so bad that it became hard to drive, read or work on the computer.

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Bennett's laser bluff: New system promises less than headlines imply - analysis

The new laser defense system is no answer to the threats posed by Hezbollah, and is a delayed response to Hamas.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is seen looking out of his office window.

Israel's laser missile defense system really is a new Star Wars - analysis

Israel's powerful laser has many advantages, including the ability to effectively intercept long-range threats at high altitudes regardless of weather conditions and the ability to defend vast areas.

  BORDER Police officer checks a unit  at a laser system aimed to intercept  incendiary balloons, near the Gaza  border.

Laser defense system will be ready to intercept missiles in a year - Bennett

The laser system will protect Israel from missiles, rockets, drones and other threats.

Police officers check a unit at a laser system aimed to intercept incendiary balloons, near the Gaza border.

Hypersonic missiles and lasers: US Navy reveals concept for next-gen warship

The DDG(X) will be developed with space reservations to support emerging weapon technologies, such as high-powered lasers and hypersonic weapons. 

 Concept for the The DDG(X) guided-missile destroyer

US Navy tests high-energy laser weapon in the Middle East

The Solid State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapons System Demonstrator (LWSD) successfully targeted a floating object in the Gulf of Aden, south of Yemen.

 Amphibious Assault Vehicles cruise towards the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49), in Gulf of Aden

Researchers recreate deep-earth conditions to test stress impact on iron

Iron’s response to stress under such high temperatures and pressures had never been measured to this extent before, leaving researchers puzzled as to how the iron would react.

 Researchers recreate deep-Earth conditions to see how iron copes with extreme stress.