Laser

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

The Jerusalem Post recently visited Elbit's facility and met with experts in the field, to see the insides of the laser, and laboratories where its various pieces are developed up close.

Israel's UH-60A/L Yanshuf helicopter.
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

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.

How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation


Biton tours Gaza area, visits site of anti-incendiary balloon laser system

The Lahav Or system became operational last week and is equipped with highly advanced detections capabilities that allow the system to detect and safely neutralize targets automatically.

Defense Ministry's Civil and Social Issues Minister Michael Biton touring the Gaza Strip area, August 20, 2020.

No Israeli drone shot down by Russian laser weapons system in Syria

No indication an IDF reconnaissance drone was downed over southern Syria on May 27

The mobile Peresvet high energy laser weapons system.

Innovative Light-Blade laser can cut down Hamas, Iranian attack drones

The laser uses a low-powered system, making it suitable for use in urban environments such as airports without the risk of blinding anyone in the area.

The OptiDefence laser defense system, which can neutralize attacks by balloons and drones

Israeli laser defense system flourishes in initial tests

Rafael has designed numerous defense systems in the past which have proven critical for Israel's defense.

Drone Dome Rafael laser defense system

Israel: The boneheaded and the brilliant?

What this week’s rains have shown is that solutions need to be found to the mundane challenges, even though laying drainage pipes might not be as exciting as developing algorithms for a laser sword.

Nahariya man drowns in flood while attempting to save others

Israel unveils breakthrough laser to intercept missiles, aerial threats

Technology expected to take down a variety of aerial threats including rockets, drones, anti-tank missiles.

Artistic depiction of how innovative laser defense system would function on the battle field