The high-powered laser systems, made by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, provide an additional layer of air-defense, an ...

The 10kW Lite Beam prototype system that was used is a less powerful version of the Iron Beam laser interceptor, which is set ...

Israel’s defense ministry confirmed it has deployed a high-powered laser to shoot down Hezbollah drones. The system, dubbed ...

A collaborative effort involving the Israel Ministry of Defense’s DDR&D, the IAF, and Rafael has led to operational laser ...

In a global first, Israel deploys high-power laser systems to intercept enemy threats, marking a new era in aerial defense ...

Witkoff to send new Gaza ceasefire proposal to Israel • Israel prepares to call up 450,000 soldiers amid mounting toll on ...

In the most recent update, Israel's IDF has announced the deployment of a new unnamed laser defense system, which is another ...

During the war, Israel's Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense R&D (DDR&D) (MAFAT), the Israel Air Force and Rafael ...

New system is lower-powered version of Iron Beam; six months into ceasefire in Lebanon, military reorganizes forces on northern border ...

Israel claims to have successfully used its Lite Beam laser weapon system to take down drones launched by Hezbollah.

During the fighting against Hezbollah, the IDF used a new laser air defense system. Information about the successful start of the combat use of laser technology in intercepting air targets was ...

Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology.