It’s being described as a breakthrough in air defense. For the first time, Israel’s high-power laser air defense system has been used in combat. The system’s maker, Rafael, and Israel’s Ministry of ...

Israeli defence technology firm Rafael says its Iron Beam directed energy weapon has achieved operational status following battlefield deployment against Iranian missile and drone attacks, marking a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Earlier this summer, Israel made military history. Not with a missile, bomb or bullet — but with a beam of light. In a first for ...

Israel will not have its pioneering Iron Beam high-energy laser weapon system up and running ahead of schedule, despite the looming possibility of full-scale war breaking out across its northern ...

Israel isn’t the world’s most popular country, except when it comes to military hardware. A country the size of New Jersey is now the world’s eighth-largest arms exporter with a record-breaking $15 ...

The Israel Defense Forces’ successful employment of its laser systems is a massive milestone for the nation’s defense industry. Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems plans to unveil its new ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Once Israel deploys the Iron Beam, its true capabilities can really be tested. Israel could achieve a major milestone in terms of military technology later this year. If all goes as planned, the ...

Israel has successfully tested a new high-power laser air defence system called Iron Beam, which is set to be deployed by the military later this year. Unlike traditional missile interceptors, which ...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced an amendment to the House bill that would provide more than $26 billion in aid to Israel to fund “space laser technology” to deploy on the U.S.’ southern ...

Israeli weapons firm Rafael says that its “Iron Beam 450” high-power laser weapon has completed final tests and will be integrated into air defense systems fielded by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...