The Defense Ministry announced Sunday that Iron Beam, the world's first operational laser air-defense system, is now deployed in the field. Capable of intercepting drones, missiles, rockets, and mortars at the speed of light, the system costs virtually nothing to fire compared to traditional interceptors. | The Jerusalem Post

Video appears to show first combat use of Israel’s Iron Beam laser defense system Footage circulating on social media shows apparent drone interception as Hezbollah fires rockets from Lebanon, opening northern front in parallel with war against Iran *** Footage circulating on social media early Monday appeared to show the first operational use of the new Iron Beam laser air defense system, as Hezbollah joined the war with Iran and launched rockets and drones from Lebanon. The clip shows the lase