The Israeli Defense Ministry has completed the development of a new laser weapon capable of shooting down drones. A combat laser called the Iron Beam has a power of 100 kilowatts. This is reported by Bloomberg.
He demonstrated during the tests how he can effectively intercept drones. However, the exact performance indicators of the new system have not been disclosed.
However, the new system has several limitations, in particular, it is ineffective in cloudy weather conditions.
In the coming months, the Iron Ray will become part of a multi-level missile defense system, complementing the Iron Dome.
It is planned to fully integrate it into the national air defense system by the end of 2025.
The announcement of the Iron Ray came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that as a result of increased isolation, Israel should strive for independence in the security sector. korrespondent.net.
