How Israel's Iron Beam Laser Defence System Works
Israel's Iron Beam uses a 100-kilowatt laser to track and destroy short-range rockets with extreme precision, marking a shift from million-dollar interceptor missiles to defence at just a few cents per shot. Recently used against Hezbollah rocket fire, the system relies on high-energy lasers powered from the ground, demonstrating how laser‑based air defence is becoming a battlefield‑ready technology.
