Israel quietly deployed its Iron Beam laser air defence system in the United Arab Emirates during the recent Iran conflict, marking a major step in defence ties between the two countries, according to ...

More Gulf states are turning to laser weapons to combat drones in the Iran war. Israel even loaned the UAE theirs. But do they actually work?

Countries around the world are rapidly deploying laser weapons for air defense and counter-drone operations. The real ...

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

Israel has reportedly deployed its advanced Iron Beam laser defence system to the UAE to strengthen protection against Iranian missile and drone threats.

Israel declared that its “Iron Beam” laser defense system is fully operational and ready for use. It represents the first operational defense laser to be deployed by a nation facing immediate threats.

Israeli company Rafael has created Iron Beam, a high-energy laser weapon. (Courtesy of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems) JERUSALEM — Iron Beam systems will be integrated into the network of Israeli air ...

The Iron Beam, along with its related offshoots, represents the most advanced operational laser across the globe. Israel’s laser technologies have already conducted successful interceptions. According ...