Israel signs deal to complement Iron Dome with Iron Beam laser weapon system

The Israel Ministry of Defense signed a deal worth approximately NIS 2 billion (more than USD 500 million) to expand serial production of Israel’s domestically developed laser weapon system, the IRON BEAM, with lead developers Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems.

IRON BEAM is a ground-based high-power laser air defence system designed to counter aerial threats, including rockets, mortars, uncrewed aerial systems and cruise missiles. The system is expected to integrate into Israel’s multi-layered defence array as a complementary capability to the Iron Dome system.