Iron Beam Laser Proved Operational, Israeli Military to Get the Defense Tech by Year’s End

Jerusalem, 17 September, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Israel Defense Ministry’s Defense Intelligence Agency, the Israel Air Force, and Israeli defense technology company Rafael have successfully completed a series of advanced operational tests on the Iron Beam Laser Systems in full operational configuration, which lasted several weeks, to prove the capabilities of the powerful Iron Beam laser.

Israeli firm Elbit Systems, which manufactures the laser source for the system, is also a partner in the project.

“The system has proven its effectiveness against a variety of threats and successfully intercepted rockets, mortars, and drones,” said the Defense Ministry in a statement.

“During the tests, the system demonstrated its performance in intercepting a variety of threats in operational scenarios, including: rockets, aircraft and drones,” added the Ministry.

The first systems will be received by the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) by the end of the year.