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Israeli Air Force set to become first to deploy airborne laser weapons
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Haifa-based Elbit Systems delivered its strongest financial performance to date in 2025, with revenue reaching $7.94 billion, a 16% increase, and profit climbing sharply to $534 million.
Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems has received its first order from the Defense Ministry for the development and initial equipping of laser pods for fighter jets and a laser system for helicopters.
The technology would make the Israeli Air Force the first to deploy lasers as an aerial weapon.
The disclosure was made in Elbit’s year-end report, released on Tuesday.
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