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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Lasers, secret weapons and more: Israel may be making new 'box of surprises' for Iran and co
Israel is reportedly pouring billions to replenish its arsenal and making new secret weapons. As per a report of Calcalistech, Israel's decisive victory in the 12-day war with Iran exposed many of its secret weapons. "Stand-off missiles developed by Israel's defense industries allowed its aircraft to precisely strike key parts of Iran's air defense system from afar. Missiles like the Rampage and the ROCKS were launched at their targets long before Israeli jets even entered Iranian airspace. Simultaneously, Mossad units operated drones deep inside Tehran, targeting top Revolutionary Guard commanders and senior figures in Iran's nuclear program," the report added. The report pointed out that Israel was able to develope the weapons due to years of development and huge budgets. "But many of these capabilities have now been 'burned' by being used in combat and will need to be replaced or upgraded. Iran, and other interested countries, will spend the coming months analyzing what happened in the skies over the Islamic Republic, studying every missile fragment to figure out exactly how they were attacked," the report added. Earlier reports claimed that Israel is working on Iron Dome's successor: a laser-based anti-rocket defense system known as Iron Beam. "Iron Beam is a 100-kilowatt-class High-Energy Laser Weapon System that will detonate the propellant or high explosive warhead on a rocket. In theory, it will have an unlimited number of shots, rather than 20 missiles per battery like Iron Dome. It will also be far more cost-efficient as the only limiting factor is its reliability and access to electricity, which costs approximately 14 cents per kilowatt hour in Israel," as per a report of the Popular Mechanics. Live Events Israel is also expected to pour billions into replenishing its arsenal as the conflict drained crucial munitions — including interceptors, missiles, bombs, and drone payloads — and severely strained air force infrastructure. Hundreds of aircraft now require extensive post-war maintenance. According to Calcalistech, amid budget delays that slowed procurement of new Air Force systems, Israel's defense firms are already operating at full capacity. The war and broader regional tensions have led to a surge in orders from the Defense Ministry and global buyers. By Q1 2025, Israeli defense giants — IAI, Rafael, and Elbit Systems — reported a record combined order backlog approaching 235 billion shekels. Beyond Iran, Israel's military is still engaged in Gaza, where operations continue to test its defense systems. The IDF is seeking to bolster armored brigades with new APCs and Merkava tanks, all while grappling with the human and political toll of ongoing hostilities. 'Israel must end the war in Gaza, return the hostages, and extract lessons for the next phase with Iran,' says Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Gilead of Reichman University. Beyond Iran, Israel's military is still engaged in Gaza, where operations continue to test its defense systems. The IDF is seeking to bolster armored brigades with new APCs and Merkava tanks, the report added. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Lasers, secret weapons and more: Israel reportedly working on new box of surprises for Iran and co
Representative Image Following its decisive victory in the 12-day war with Iran, Israel is now pouring billions into replenishing its arsenal and developing a new generation of secret weapons, dubbed a 'box of surprises.' According to a report by Calcalistech , Israel's success in the recent conflict is widely credited to decades of strategic investment in military technology and deep intelligence penetration into the Iranian regime. The use of advanced standoff missiles—such as the Rampage and the ROCKS—allowed Israeli jets to hit critical components of Iran's air defense systems without even entering Iranian airspace. Meanwhile, Mossad-operated drones struck targets deep within Tehran, including high-ranking Revolutionary Guard officials and figures in Iran's nuclear program. 'These capabilities required years of development and massive budgets. If not for key decisions made more than a decade ago, Israel could have found itself confronting Iran with limited options,' the report states. However, many of the systems used during the conflict have now been 'burned'—exposed through active combat—and must be upgraded or replaced. Intelligence agencies around the world are likely analyzing missile fragments to understand how Israel executed such precise strikes. One major focus for Israel's future defense strategy is the development of the Iron Beam, a laser-based air defense system seen as the next evolution of the Iron Dome. Unlike its predecessor, the Iron Beam boasts a 100-kilowatt-class high-energy laser that can neutralize rockets by detonating their propellant or warheads mid-air. With near-unlimited shots constrained only by power supply, the system promises drastically lower operational costs—estimated at just 14 cents per kilowatt-hour in Israel. The recent conflict has also drained Israel's military supplies, including interceptor missiles, bombs, and drone payloads. Hundreds of aircraft require intensive post-war maintenance. Despite procurement delays due to budget issues, Israeli defense companies—IAI, Rafael, and Elbit Systems—are operating at full capacity. In Q1 2025, their combined order backlog reached a record 235 billion shekels, driven by rising domestic and global demand. Meanwhile, Israel remains actively engaged in Gaza, where ongoing operations continue to test and stretch its military capabilities. The IDF is working to upgrade armored brigades with new APCs and Merkava tanks while dealing with the prolonged human and political toll of war. 'Israel must end the war in Gaza, return the hostages, and extract lessons for the next phase with Iran,' said Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Gilead of Reichman University.
