Tag: Iron

  • Understanding the Limitations and Capabilities of Iron Beam Defense System

    Understanding the Limitations and Capabilities of Iron Beam Defense System

    Because Iron Beam’s maximum range is around 10 kilometres, it cannot intercept medium- or long-range ballistic missiles, including the types targeted by Israel’s Arrow system. While highly effective against short-range rockets, artillery fire and UAVs, Iron Beam is not intended for long-range ballistic missile interception. It also cannot engage high-altitude, high-speed missiles, nor threats travelling…

  • Tamir Missiles: The Backbone of Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System

    Tamir Missiles: The Backbone of Israel’s Iron Dome Defense System

    Tamir missile is a short-range interceptor which is specifically designed to neutralise rockets, artillery shells, and drones. These missiles measure three metres in length, 160 mm in diameter, and weighs approximately 90 kg, carrying an 11 kg high-explosive blast-fragmentation warhead, according to Britannica. According to RTX’s official website, the electro-optical sensors and steering fins, combined…

  • Comparing Israel’s Iron Beam and Iron Dome: A New Era in Air Defense Technology

    Israel’s Iron Beam vs Iron Dome: How world’s first operational laser shield differs from most deployed air defense system  WION Killing drones for cents: ‘World’s first’ 100 kW combat laser ready for deployment  Interesting Engineering IRON BEAM: Israel On The Cusp Of Making History: Set To Become 1st Country To Deploy High-Power Laser Weapons  EurAsian Times IDF to…

  • DeBoer Explains Ryan Williams’ Limited Targets in Iron Bowl

    Updated Nov. 30, 2025, 5:02 p.m. CT Alabama football WR Ryan Williams played 38 snaps for the Crimson Tide against archrival Auburn on Saturday, but in a 27-20 Crimson Tide victory, the sophomore wasn’t targeted even once in the passing game. For a player who has recorded some big performances in some big games over…