September 21, 2025, 4:03 pm
Israel’s Defense Ministry has confirmed a milestone in its missile defense modernization: a low-cost, high-power laser system designed to neutralize incoming threats has successfully completed testing and will be declared operational later this year. The system, known as Iron Beam 450, has been developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in partnership with Elbit Systems.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems tweeted,
“Iron Beam 450 Reaches Final Development and Readiness for Delivery
Rafael, together with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, has completed the final series of trials for the Iron Beam 450, the world’s first operational high-energy laser defense system.
In these landmark tests, Iron Beam 450 intercepted rockets, mortars, and UAVs with unmatched speed, precision, and near-zero cost per engagement — a breakthrough that sets a new global benchmark in air defense.
Powered by Rafael’s pioneering adaptive optics technology and designed for full integration into Israel’s multi-layered defense, Iron Beam 450 delivers extended range, faster response times, and scalability across land, sea, and air.”
In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why Iron Beam 450 fundamentally alters Israel’s defense posture ?
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0:00 TITLE
00:11 INTRODUCTION
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02:08 NEED
03:50 IRON BEAM 450
06:30 ANALYSIS
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