For decades, there has been a common Hollywood theme that future wars would consist of robotic vehicles being zapped from the skies by potent energy beams. This scenario seems to be getting closer by ...

Israel has just crossed a historic line in air defense — it is now shooting down rockets and drones with lasers. After more than a decade of development, Israel’s Iron Beam high-energy laser has ...

Israel has received its world’s first 100-kilowatt Iron Beam system, aiming to boost its military capabilities and defence technologies. Developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, the high-power ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Iron Beam laser system is now being fielded by Israel. (Israel Ministry of Defense) JERUSALEM – Israel has officially ...

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The Iron Beam laser system is now being fielded by Israel. (Israel Ministry of Defense) JERUSALEM – Israel has officially conscripted its new SIGMA 155 self-propelled howitzer and Iron Beam laser ...

Israeli officials stand in front of an Iron Beam (Or Eitan) laser weapon during the system's official handover to the IDF at Rafael's headquarters. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems) The Israel Defense ...

When drones run low on battery, they’ll either fly back or just drop out of the air. But a new technology might just allow the drones to recharge while in the air. In a December 16 press release, ...

The Iron Beam will cost significantly less than the Iron Dome’s specialized interceptors, which range from $20,000 to $30,000 each. Israel continues to overperform in terms of military exports. In ...

Israel is preparing to deploy one of the world’s first combat-ready laser air-defense systems, marking a historic shift in how nations defend against rockets, drones and missiles — and a sign that ...

The Secret Service arrested a man on suspicion of shining a laser pointer at Marine One as the presidential helicopter was departing the White House with President Donald Trump on board, according to ...