7.1K views · 200 reactions | #FirstpostAmerica: What's Iron Beam? Israel's "Laser" Weapon Israel has announced a major breakthrough in military defence with the Iron Beam, a high-power laser system set for operational deployment by the end of this year. Co-developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, the Iron Beam complements existing systems like Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow. | Firstpost | Facebook

The IRON BEAM is finally here ַ& Ready for Action! Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system “Ohr Eitan” (“Eitan’s Light”) is now fully operational. A true milestone of Israeli innovation, the system is designed to help Israel confront threats from rockets, drones, and missiles. It is scheduled for induction into the IDF at the end of 2025. The system has been renamed “Ohr Eitan” (“Eitan’s Light”) in honor of Eitan Oster, who fell during a maneuver in Lebanon and whose father was one of its develo