18.09.2025 15:40
Despite the reactions from the international community, Israel, which continues to target civilians in Palestine and carry out attacks on neighboring countries, has made a concerning announcement. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that "the development process of the 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser system has been completed and it will be operational by the end of the year."
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Israel, which has attacked many countries in the Middle East recently, made a new announcement that will stir the region. In a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Defense, it was noted that "it has completed the development of a powerful laser weapon that will be operational by the end of the year to strengthen the country's multi-layered air defense."
TO BE INTEGRATED INTO THE IRON DOME
According to the ministry's statement, the 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems Ltd., successfully destroyed drones, rockets, mortar shells, and aircraft in numerous tests conducted in southern Israel. This weapon, which will be integrated into the Iron Dome missile defense system in the coming months, will provide an additional layer of protection. However, the ministry did not disclose the interception rate of the system, which has many technical limitations and does not operate in cloudy weather.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz praised the "low-cost, fast, and precise interception capability" that adds to the existing defense systems and shapes the threat equation. Israel had acknowledged earlier this year that it used a lower-powered version of the system in conflicts.
CAN STOP AIRCRAFT AT A COST OF 5 DOLLARS
According to defense authorities, this technology is highlighted as a cheaper way to stop drones and other munitions since the cost of each interception is below 5 dollars. In existing missile-based systems, however, each interception costs tens of thousands of dollars.
While many countries around the world are trying to develop directed energy weapons as an alternative to expensive munitions, it was emphasized that there is still a significant barrier to scaling this technology. Israel reported that it is "the first country to complete this race with its new system," while the status of other countries' projects has not yet been disclosed.
THE TIMING IS STRIKING
As Israel continues its massacres in Gaza and announced that it has launched a ground operation, defense authorities noted that the cost of these attacks by Israel is also high. In this context, defense authorities assessed that the development of a cheap and effective laser shield by Israel could have a cost impact on the country. The announcement regarding the laser came after Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu emphasized that Israel needs to become self-sufficient in security due to increasing isolation.
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