A revolutionary, cost-effective, precise interception tech critical to Israel’s air defense. It uses advanced laser beams. Which other countries are developing similar cutting-edge systems?

Israel’s in-development high-powered laser interception system, dubbed Iron Beam, is expected to become operational next year, the Defense Ministry said Monday. “The first capability of the ...

According to an unconfirmed report, Israel’s Iron Beam laser system shot down a rocket fired from Gaza within recent days or weeks. If true, it would a historic first.

"Needle-shaped laser beams can effectively extend the depth-of-focus of an OCT system, improving the lateral resolution, signal-to-noise ratio, contrast and image quality over a long depth range ...

An article by U.K. newspaper The Telegraph published on Monday said that the Iron Beam system, which had been scheduled to enter service in 2025, could be deployed sooner.

A 16-beam system operating at a 3-millimeter wavelength observes carbon monoxide and other molecules. Larger multi-beam systems are installed on arrays in Australia and the Netherlands. John Wardle ...