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Israel MOD and Rafael Deliver First Operational High-Power Laser System - Iron Beam to the IDF

Following a complex development process, the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development - DDR&D (MAFAT) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems delivered the first Iron Beam laser system to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) today (Sunday) at an official ceremony held at Rafael's headquarters in northern Israel. The ceremony was attended by Defense Minister, Israel Katz; IMOD Director General, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram; Head of the DDR&D, Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold; Israeli Air Force (IAF) Commander, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar; Rafael Chairman, Dr. Yuval Steinitz; Rafael President and CEO, Yoav Tourgeman; Elbit Systems President and CEO Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis; Head of the R&D Unit, Brig. Gen. Benny Aminov; Head of the Planning Department within the IDF Planning Directorate, Brig. Gen. Dror Levy; and additional senior officials.

The system, which proved its effectiveness in an extensive series of tests against various threats and successfully intercepted rockets, mortars, and UAVs, will be integrated into the IAF and incorporated into Israel’s multi-layered aerial defense array as a complementary capability to the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems.