Tag: Laser
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Israel’s Development of Cost-Effective Laser Weapon Systems
The two systems differ sharply in power and threat profiles. Iron Beam’s higher energy output enables it to neutralise rockets, artillery shells, mortars, short-range ballistic threats, cruise missiles and UAVs at ranges of up to 10 km. Iron Beam Lite focuses on close-range threats, intercepting drones, small UAVs, swarms and short-range ground threats at up…
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Revolutionizing Defense: Israel’s Advanced High-Energy Laser Weapon System
Israel’s Iron Beam programme, first revealed in 2014, has completed more than ten years of development and is now approaching delivery of its first operational laser system. According to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and the programme details outlined on its official website, the Iron Beam weapon system is positioned to become the world’s first operational…
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Japan Conducts First Sea Trial of 100-kW Laser to Counter China’s Influence
Japan has begun conducting live sea trials of a new 100-kilowatt-class laser weapon system installed aboard a military test vessel, marking a major step toward fielding directed-energy weapons to defend against drones and other short-range airborne threats. The high-energy laser, mounted on the Maritime Self-Defense Force test ship Asuka, is undergoing final maritime test preparations at a…