Question of the Day: Is the laser that good?

Israel’s Rafael has unveiled the completed “Or Eitan” high-powered laser, claiming it can stop short-range threats like drones, missiles, and even artillery shells— with future upgrades promising to neutralize all aerial threats.

For: Israel’s technological edge, backed by Rafael’s proven record, shows that lasers could be a game-changing defense that will save lives and give the IDF unmatched superiority.

Against: While promising, some argue that lasers face real-world limitations like weather conditions and power constraints, making it risky to rely too heavily on untested claims.

So, we ask you, our readers - what do YOU think? Add your thoughts in the Comments Section!

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Jim Cohen 13:40 18.09.2025
Use it alongside conventional weapons weapons and IDF or IAF will be even more lethal!
singlePost.anonymous 13:21 18.09.2025
I don’t believe the laser is ment to replace anti missile weapons like Iron Dome, David Sling or Arrow. It is a fourth leg of a total defense system that will aid in destroying incoming missiles.
Pete Pala 11:24 18.09.2025
And power constraints? What about cost-restraints of missiles? It's still in development but the arguments against it ring hollow.
Pete Pala 11:22 18.09.2025
I'm all for it. Weather has always inhibited weapons one way or another. The fact that the laser hasn't yet been proven or tested in battle is more BS. ALL WEAPONS are unproven till they are.
Leon Pein 07:06 18.09.2025
The cost-benefit ratio, compared with missiles (£250,000 vs £5 or £10 her laser shot) has to mean that it's worth pumping in large sums to research if it can be made
singlePost.anonymous 05:08 18.09.2025
Both the constraints cited can be managed
Barry Klempel 04:34 18.09.2025
If Rafael says it will perform well then it will. Israel is unmatched in some of these future type weapons. I have seen many tests recently that show great gains.
singlePost.anonymous 23:24 17.09.2025
This question should be answered by a laser’s expert.
Lillian Vail 21:04 17.09.2025
The vaccine wasn’t tested either and deaths, paralysis, strokes, miscarriages heart attacks etc was the result. I’m on the fence on this one
Alfred Wolpe 21:03 17.09.2025
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singlePost.anonymous 20:57 17.09.2025
This is just the beginning. Can’t wait to see the next model. One day maybe laser hand guns?
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