Laser

Are US, Israel racing to deploy space-based lasers or orbital weapons first? - analysis

Some have already speculated that Israel could destroy enemy space satellites using the Arrow 3 missile system, given that it already strikes ballistic missiles in space.

US-China space race is heating up
Israel from space 1

Space is becoming the next battlefield, Iranian UN envoy warns of arms race - report

DELIVERED TO the IDF late last year, the Iron Beam system marks a historic milestone – the world’s first operational laser defense platform capable of neutralizing rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.

Israel developing space lasers to attack above the Earth, Katz says

Israel's UH-60A/L Yanshuf helicopter.

Inside Elbit's laser lab: How an aerial Iron Beam will alter modern warfare - exclusive


IDF: Iron Beam laser system not ready for Iranian missiles, despite limited usage in 2024

Using lasers to defend against long-range threats, such as Iran's ballistic missiles, could take that much longer, some projecting five to ten years or longer.

Israel's Iron Beam laser anti-missile interception system can potentially neutralize threats literally at the speed of light.

Elbit sees record-breaking sales for laser target designator systems

Success can be attributed to the simplicity of its LTD system, allowing for easier operation by clients because it can be quickly removed and replaced in the field without requiring specialized tools

 Elbit Systems' handheld laser designator

How Israel's defense-tech ecosystem reshapes the battlefield - and the Start-Up Nation

TECH AFFAIRS: What was once a pipeline of veterans from elite units like 8200 founding cybersecurity start-ups has evolved into a full-scale defense-tech ecosystem.

DELIVERED TO the IDF late last year, the Iron Beam system marks a historic milestone – the world’s first operational laser defense platform capable of neutralizing rockets, drones, and mortars at a fraction of the cost of traditional interceptors.

Defense Ministry rolls out Iron Beam laser air defense system across Israel

The Defense Ministry says Iron Beam is now operational at scale, offering low-cost laser interception of drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars, and reducing reliance on costly interceptors.

The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.

Israel set to fully deploy 'game-changing, cutting-edge' Iron Beam laser system this month

Israel will fully deploy the Iron Beam on December 30, introducing a laser system designed to intercept drones, rockets, missiles, and mortars at high speed.

  Iron Beam, Iron Beam M, and Lite Beam.

UK beefs up Royal Navy counter-drone tech with DragonFire laser system

The DragonFire weapon system is expected to be installed on Type-45 destroyers by 2027

DragonFire laser weapon system

Elbit on path to next stage in laser military technology: Air force lasers

Aerial lasers are also the holy grail of lasers in that they can be used more effectively and suddenly on both defense and offense.

Israeli flag against backdrop of the Iron Beam, September 17, 2025.

Hunting the enemy at night: Israel’s laser device set to surprise the world

Solarum received a grant to develop a stronger, more precise laser for defense and civilian use, aiming to improve laser performance and expand its applications.

IDF activity in Gaza

A month after the Iran war, what are the technological lessons learned?

What should Israel expect in a future war with Iran?

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.

Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.