Iron Beam

  • Videos have recently surfaced online allegedly showing Israel testing its new laser-based missile defence system, known as Iron Beam.
  • The Iron Beam is also known as Magen or Light Shield.
  • It is a directed-energy weapon air defence system that fires powerful beams of light that can destroy fast-moving projectiles.
  • Built by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Iron Beam was first unveiled in 2014.
  • The system can intercept hostile rockets, drones, artillery, and even mortar shells.
  • Its operational range extends up to 7 km (4.3 ....
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