Israeli laser defense systems will be more integrated for any war scenarios by the end of 2026, sources have told The Jerusalem Post.Many in the Israeli public were puzzled that the Iron Beam laser defense system did not play a larger role in providing air defense to Israel during the early 2026 war with Iran.On May 1, the air force said that the Iron Beam laser defense system was used less in the 2026 war with Iran because the military needs 14 batteries to have a significant enough impact.Previously, on March 12, the IDF had acknowledged that it was not using the Iron Beam laser for regular use during the ongoing Iran war.This admission came despite the fact that various forms of Iron Beam were used to shoot down around 40 Hezbollah drones in fall 2024Israel building additional Iron Beam platforms The Post understands that Israel is making strong progress in building additional Iron Beam platforms compared to what it was able to deploy in December 2025, when it made its first announced deployment.This could mean the laser would be used more actively for air defense in any future conflict with Iran or Hezbollah, though still in tandem with the Iron Dome.In 2025, Defense Ministry Director-General Amir Baram said deployment of the Iron Beam laser marked, "
Israel to expand Iron Beam integration as laser system set for bigger role in warfare by year's end
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Israeli laser defense systems will be more integrated for any war scenarios by the end of 2026, sources have told The Jerusalem Post.Many in the Israeli public were puzzled that the Iron Beam laser defense system did not play a larger role in providing air defense to Israel during the early 2026 war with Iran.On May 1, the air force said that the Iron Beam laser defense system was used less in the 2026 war with Iran because the military needs 14 batteries to have a significant enough impact.Previously, on March 12, the IDF had acknowledged that it was not using the Iron Beam laser for regular use during the ongoing Iran war.This admission came despite the fact that various forms of Iron B…
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