The Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the "Iron Beam" system, the first operational high-powered laser system, to the IDF. The system proved its effectiveness in an extensive series of tests against various threats and successfully intercepted rockets, mortars and drones. It will be integrated into the Air Force and become part of Israel's multi-layered defense array, as a complementary capability to the "Iron Dome," "David's Sling" and "Arrow" air defense systems.

