Monday, October 28, 2024

Israel Defense Ministry signs NIS 2b laser defense system deal

Good news! A very different kind of laser light show!

Iron Dome + Iron Beam

"Israel's Ministry of Defense director general General Eyal Zamir (res.) last night signed a NIS 2 billion order to expand serial production of Iron Beam - the first laser interception system developed by Israel. As part of the agreement between the Ministry of Defense's Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) (Mafat) and the lead developers Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems Ltd. ... the level of production will be significantly increased in order to supply the laser systems at a faster pace. The delivery target date is miod-2025. ...

Laser systems have advantages and well-documented disadvantages.
Firstly, the system intercepts one rocket at a time, which means that in the case of a barrage, it will intercept only one rocket or one drone unless many systems are deployed simultaneously.
The second problem that complicates the system is the effect of weather that restricts its operations including overcast cloudy conditions, haze and mist. ..."

Defense Ministry signs NIS 2b laser defense system deal - Globes "The agreement signed with Rafael and Elbit for Iron Beam production will significantly cut the costs of intercepting aerial threats against Israel."

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