SS: Israel's much-hyped Iron Beam laser will be operational next year.
The laser system will complement its predecessor, the well-known Iron Dome, which has intercepted thousands of projectiles since its introduction over a decade ago.
The biggest advantage of the system is it's cost-effectiveness in terms of cost-per-interception compared to the Iron Dome.
Unlike the Iron Dome, the Iron Beam will have “virtually infinite magazine depth” and a “near-instantaneous target engagement time” of barely a few seconds.
There is no doubt that the arrival of the Iron Beam laser system will dramatically and positively enhance Israel’s interception capabilities. However, the greatest potential appears to lie in the development of airborne laser cannons, which could potentially eliminate the need for home front alerts if they prove effective in intercepting threats early in enemy territory, rather than intercepting them over Israeli skies.
Israel Gives Elbit $200M Contract For Laser Air Defense System
Posted by aWhiteWildLion
3 comments
I’ve been waiting for this one for years. A real game changer if it will turn out to be everything they say it is.
I wonder if unlike the Iron Dome it will be more effective against other projectiles such as suicide drones.
Finnaly, a ground version for the Space Laser
Why is America giving Israel money to spend on their own defense companies? I was told America’s aid to Israel benefits Americans because they spend it on US defense companies.
Comments are closed.