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מערכת "אור איתן" (במציאות הקרן אינה נראית, וצבועה לצורך המחשה בלבד)
Iron Beam laser system is about to rewrite air defense, crushing drones and rockets for pennies
Within weeks, Israel will field its first operational high-powered laser batteries, adding a cheap, rapid answer to drones, UAVs and rockets; developed in deep secrecy at Rafael, Iron Beam promises to transform air defense and slash interception costs
Tal Shahaf | 11.28.25
יואב תורג'מן, מנכ"ל רפאל
Israel’s Iron Beam laser aims to change the rules of the battlefield, says Rafael CEO
Despite global boycotts and political backlash, Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman says Israel’s defense industry is thriving with record profits, a massive order backlog and breakthrough laser technology that could transform future warfare.
Navit Zomer | 10.11.25
משרד הביטחון וחברת רפאל השלימו את הפיתוח של מערכת ההגנה בלייזר - דבריו של ראש מו״פ במפא״ת, תא״ל יהודה אלמקייס עלהוכחת יכולות מערכת "אור איתן"
Israel unveils ‘Or Eitan’ laser defense system after successful tests
Defense Ministry and Rafael rename defense system for Capt. Eitan Oster, who was killed in southern Lebanon; 'laser dome' will join Iron Dome as part of Israel’s multi-layered air defense system
Yoav Zitun | 09.18.25
מערכת הלייזר
Israel 5 years from laser defense to shoot down Iranian missiles, executive says
Elbit Systems executive says breakthrough in laser interception has already been made, with production now the focus; system, designed to defend against Iranian missile threats at lower cost than existing systems, could reshape Israel’s security
Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 09.04.25
הניסוי: המערכת יורה את קרני הלייזר לעבר מטרה (מימין) בבניין מרוחק. האור המוחזר נקלט בשני טלסקופים
Laser method from astronomy reimagined for surveillance and science
Researchers from China, Sweden, and the US have developed a groundbreaking laser-based method that captures tiny details from nearly a mile away; The technology, adapted from astronomy, promises advances in space imaging, surveillance, structural safety, and environmental monitoring
Israel Wullman | 06.01.25
מערכת הלייזר
Israel’s 'Iron Beam' laser defense system is a battlefield revolution, but challenges remain
The laser system will intercept rockets and drones at a range of 10 km at a cheaper price than missiles, but will not yet replace Iron Dome; Elbit has raised half a billion dollars to accelerate development, including an airborne laser that can neutralize hypersonic missiles 
Yuval Azulay | 05.30.25
מערכת הלייזר
Explainer: How Israel’s laser defense system could change the future of warfare
Israel unveiled that using a laser-based defense system it intercepted dozens of drones during recent war with Hezbollah; the system marks a major step in military tech, offering low-cost, high-speed interceptions
Tal Shahaf | 05.30.25
מערכת הלייזר
No sirens, no missiles and unlimited ammo: Israel’s laser shield shows unprecedented success in field use
A new tactical division, established in the Israeli air force, intercepted dozens of drones throughout the months of fighting against Hezbollah; development aimed at allowing system to counter missile threats in the future
Gal Ganot | 05.29.25
מערכת הלייזר
'Prepared to intercept ballistic missiles': After a decade of development and shock of October 7, Israel’s laser shield fires back
Iron Beam laser system records dozens of successful interceptions, mainly Hezbollah drones, complementing Iron Dome; 'Since the war began, we’ve been firing, testing and developing systems,' says Defense Ministry R&D chief
Yoav Zitun | 05.29.25
מערכת הלייזר
In first-ever operational use, Israel reveals it shot down Hezbollah drones with laser air defense system
Defense Ministry says military used high-powered laser systems to intercept Hezbollah drones during fighting along Lebanese border, marking first operational use of the technology and significant milestone in country’s air defense strategy
Yoav Zitun | 05.28.25
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'The laser era': Israeli military to acquire personal laser defense systems for troops
IDF to sign deal with defense giant integrating new Israeli technology allowing compact laser systems to target missiles and drones threatening forces
Yoav Zitun | 11.26.24
מערכת מגן אור בתצוגה לקראת ביקורו של ביידן
Laser defense system in massive sale, game changer
New air defense system against rockets, mortars, cruise missiles, and even drones is the future: 'This is the world’s first laser weapon, and it will work seamlessly with Iron Dome, 'Yuval Steinitz says; So how does the system work, and what will it cost?
Roy Rubinstein | 10.30.24
מערכת מגן אור בתצוגה לקראת ביקורו של ביידן
The era of laser defense: A historic milestone in Israel's defense
Analysis: It's similar to the global breakthrough in transforming drones for intelligence and operational use; The decision of the Defense Ministry to put 2 billion shekels into the country's advanced Iron Beam laser interception systems shows confidence in its performance and in its future profitability as a defense export
Ron Ben Yishai | 10.28.24
ניסוי צה"ל של יירוט בלייזר רקטות מל"טים וטילי נ"ט
Israel inks $500 million defense deal for expanded laser interception systems
'This deal heralds a new era—the era of laser defense,' Defense Ministry says after signing massive deal; first operational deployment of ground-based laser system expected next year
Yoav Zitun | 10.28.24
Rafael anti-rocket laser system
IDF places hopes in new laser anti-rocket systems amid expanding war
As Hezbollah continues to target northern and central Israel with rocket and missile barrages, security officials hope to expedite laser system allowing for faster and cheaper interceptions
Yuval Azulay/Calcalist | 10.09.24
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