His Ministry of Defense Israel announced that the tests of a high-power laser system for missile defense were crowned with success.
In a series of tests, the system called “Iron Beam” intercepted unmanned aircraft, rockets and mortar shells, according to the same source.
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Ganj “Today, for the first time, a high-power laser system, built in Israel, has succeeded in intercepting various targets, which is a worldwide achievement,” he said.
Ganz recently agreed on a multimillion-dollar budget to develop the system.
The name of the new missile defense system fits perfectly with the so-called “Iron Dome”, the system that protects Israel from short- to medium-range missiles.
The tests are part of a multi-year program aimed at developing a powerful laser system that will frame the “Iron Dome”.
The program is led by state-owned defense technology company Rafael.
Rocket attacks against the Jewish state are frequent. Hamas from the Gaza Strip and pro-Iranian Hezbollah from neighboring Lebanon sometimes threaten Israel.
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