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Iron Beam
Iron Beam is a laser-based air defense system designed to intercept and destroy short-range threats like rockets, drones, and mortars using a high-energy laser.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Iron Beam is an Israeli directed-energy weapon (DEW) system, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, utilizing a high-power fiber laser to provide low-cost interception of short-range rockets, artillery, mortars, drones, and anti-tank missiles, complementing kinetic interceptors.
BACKGROUND
Iron Beam, officially Laser Dome in English and Eitan's Light in Hebrew, is a directed-energy air defense system developed by Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It was unveiled at the Singapore Airshow on 11 February 2014.
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- Laser Air Defense System
- Rafael Iron Beam
- High-Energy Laser (HEL) weapon
- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW)
- Laser C-RAM system
USAGE NOTE
It is intended to provide a cost-effective, unlimited-magazine alternative or complement to traditional missile interceptors against smaller, cheaper aerial threats.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Iron Beam.
The primary developer of the Iron Beam high-energy laser air defense system, designed to intercept a wide range of threats.
A major defense contractor actively developing high-energy laser weapon systems for various military applications, including air and missile defense.
Develops advanced directed energy systems, including high-energy lasers for counter-UAS, C-RAM, and other air defense missions.
Engaged in the research, development, and production of directed energy weapons, including high-power lasers for defense applications.
Through various commands and research labs, the U.S. Army is actively pursuing and integrating directed energy weapons, such as high-energy lasers, for air and missile defense capabilities.
As the funding body and end-user, IMOD plays a critical role in the development, testing, and deployment of advanced defense technologies like the Iron Beam system within Israel.