Security and Defense JUN 9, 2025
Rafael unveils new Iron Beam laser systems ahead of Paris Air Show
Israeli defense firm reveals upgraded and mobile laser weapons, including Iron Beam 450, as part of its next-gen air defense technology.
Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has introduced a suite of next-generation laser-based air defense systems ahead of the Paris Air Show later this month, according to Globes.
The centerpiece is the upgraded Iron Beam 450, which features a 450-millimeter aperture beam director—an improvement over the previous 250 mm model—boosting the system’s range, precision, and efficiency.
Iron Beam is the world’s only operational system delivering laser power at 100 kilowatts.
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