October 18, 2023, 9:03 pm
The latest attack by Hamas has shown the limits of Israel’s defensive systems including the Iron Dome.
While Iron Dome has been able to intercept many incoming rockets, the platform at several points during this conflict seems to have been overwhelmed.
A new system holds the key to the future of defensive cover for Israel – Iron Beam
The laser weapon is designed to defend against different kinds of projectiles that are launched toward Israel by knocking them out of the air.
It will complement the country’s existing layered air defense which consists of several air defense systems like Iron Dome and Arrow.
According to some reports, this weapon system is set to see its accelerated deployment in response to the current situation.
The system, originally anticipated to be operational in a few years, will serve as the short-range component of the Israeli integrated missile defense system.
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Iron Beam is critical for Israel?
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Chapters:
00:11 INTRODUCTION
02:07 IRON DOME HAS LIMITATIONS
03:07 IRON BEAM
05:20 ADVANTAGES of LASER WEAPONS
06:17 CHALLENGES for IRON BEAM
07:21 ANALYSIS
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▶️ Narration by Scott Leffler (scottleffler.com)
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"Giant Wyrm" Kevin MacLeod (Licensed under Creative Commons)
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