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Israel Develops 'Revolutionary' Laser Defense System Against Rockets and Drones

Israel Develops 'Revolutionary' Laser Defense System Against Rockets and Drones
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World October 30, 2024 22:00

tel aviv - Israel invests in a cutting-edge laser defense system to combat rockets and drones, with some drawbacks.

Israel has invested half a billion euros in developing the Iron Beam, an advanced laser defense system that aims to protect against rockets and drones. The system, although revolutionary, has a few significant drawbacks.

The Iron Beam has been in the works for years, and after a series of successful tests, Israel is confident that a laser beam will soon be able to effectively intercept rockets, drones, and mortar shells from Lebanon and Gaza. However, the system may not yet be effective against ballistic missiles such as those fired by Iran earlier this year.

One of the main advantages of the Magen Or (Iron Beam) system is its cost-effectiveness. While intercepting with the Iron Dome costs a minimum of $50,000, the Iron Beam could potentially bring down a rocket for as low as $5 to $10. Given the large number of projectiles Israel has faced in the past year, over 26,000, this could be a game-changer.

The Iron Beam is intended to complement existing defense systems rather than replace them. However, it has its drawbacks, including reduced effectiveness in bad weather conditions. Israel is exploring mounting the Iron Beam on aircraft to bypass weather limitations. Another limitation is that the system can only intercept one rocket at a time, posing a challenge when dealing with multiple projectiles launched simultaneously, as is often the case with groups like Hezbollah.

The Ministry of Defense recently signed a deal with two Israeli arms manufacturers to ramp up production of the Iron Beam on a larger scale, with an estimated completion date of mid-2025.

According to reports, the development of the Iron Beam played a role in the timing of a large-scale attack on Israel by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar last year. Sinwar feared that the Iron Beam could thwart the attack, prompting him to move forward before Iran and Hezbollah could join forces.

The system, capable of targeting objects up to 10 kilometers high, uses a 100kW laser beam, which is actually a combination of hundreds of laser beams. Yuval Steinitz, chairman of Rafael, the weapons manufacturer, explained that the system uses multiple laser beams to precisely target and destroy incoming threats within milliseconds.

Several other countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, are also developing laser defense systems. South Korea already has a system in production, although it is not as powerful as the Iron Beam.

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