2023-11-20 17:13:55
Israel, facing air threats from groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, has developed a sophisticated multi-layered defense system over the past 15 years.
Innovative defense system Iron Beam de Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Among recent developments, the system Iron Beam by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems stands out as a major innovation. Use a high-powered laser to intercept rockets, anti-tank missiles, drones and mortars.
More than one hundred Rafael engineers have worked on this project, one of the greatest technological challenges for the Israeli defense industry, with the aim of creating a fast and effective interception system, with practically inexhaustible ammunition and almost no cost.
Successful tests of Iron Beam in the Negev
Recent evidence of Iron Beam in the Negev have shown promising results, successfully intercepting various aerial threats. Its core is an electric laser pointer that emits a powerful laser beam invisible to the human eye.
Since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Hamas on October 7, more than 10,000 projectiles have been fired toward Israel, including 3,000 in the first hours of the conflict. Rafael and the Israeli Ministry of Defense have seen the current operations as an opportunity to test the Iron Beam in real combat conditions.
High expectations for the defense system Iron Beam
In an interview with Calcalist newspaper, a program manager Iron Beam de Rafael expressed high ambitions for this new defense system, with the aim of making the enemy feel totally powerless.
The initial implementation of Iron Beam It is scheduled for 2025, although its development is being accelerated to enter service as soon as 2024. It is expected to complement the system Iron Dome existing, offering a more cost-effective defense option.
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