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India.com
21-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Meet Israel's new laser weapon, a game changer weapon which will replace Iron Dome, bad news for Iran, Hamas due to...
Meet Israel's new laser weapon, a game changer weapon which will replace Iron Dome, bad news for Iran, Hamas due to... Tel Aviv: Last month, Israel gave details about its new powerful weapon, which has the capability to change aerial warfare. The weapon is capable of detecting and destroying drones, fighter jets, and missiles that come in its range. Tel Aviv has said that it has developed not one but three laser weapons to strengthen its air defence. The names of these laser weapons are Iron Beam, Iron Beam M, and Light Beam. Notably, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have already successfully tested it against Hezbollah's drone attack. The country also informed that the laser platform will be fully deployed by the end of 2025. This weapon is being said to completely change Israel's security. Let's know more. Much Cheaper Than Iron Dome Israel's most popular and promising air defence system is Iron Dome. We have all seen videos of Iron Dome destroying enemy's rockets, drones and missiles. The air defence system works against short-range rockets, missiles or drones but its quite expensive. The current cost of Iron Dome interceptor is between USD40,000 and USD100,000 to Israel. On the contrary, Iron Beam, Iron Beam M (mobile) and Light Beam's operating cost is almost zero as these systems don't use any explosive; they use electricity to create laser beam. Dangerous To The Enemy Laser weapons offer a significant advantage over systems like Iron Dome by intercepting missiles and rockets at much earlier stages of their flight due to the speed of light. Their ability to fire multiple beams simultaneously expands defensive coverage. This improved interception capability has the potential to dramatically enhance domestic security. Issues With Laser Weapons Lasers air defence systems are still useless against enemy ballistic missiles due to their limited range. The laser weapon can focus on slow targets not on highspeed ballistic missile. On the other hand, Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 missile defence systems intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes. The effectiveness of lasers is majorly reduced by atmospheric distance, weather conditions, and cloud cover.
India.com
30-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Iron Dome's successor, lasers: Bad news for Iran as Israel plans secret weapons against Khamenei's regime
Iran-Israel war- File image Iran-Israel war: In a massive development, Israel is developing advanced new weapons, including the Iron Beam laser defense system. As part of the counter threats from Iran and its allies, Israel is reportedly pouring billions to replenish its arsenal and making new secret weapons. Following recent conflicts, Israel's defense industry is working at full capacity to replenish stockpiles and introduce cost-effective, high-tech systems aimed at maintaining its military edge and deterring future attacks. '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. Is Israel building Iron Dome's successor? Reports also claimed that reports claimed that Israel is working on Iron Dome's successor. '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. Iran calls on UN to recognise US, Israel as initiators of 'aggression' Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to recognise Israel and the United States as the initiators of the 'aggression' against Iran. In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNSC President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Araghchi on Sunday, urged the Council to fulfill its responsibility in maintaining international peace and security, according to the official IRNA news agency. He accused Israel of deliberately targeting residential buildings, civilians, and civilian infrastructure, describing the attacks as a 'flagrant breach' of the UN Charter and a 'blatant violation' of international law. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- 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
29-06-2025
- 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.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lasers, secret weapons and more: Israel reportedly working on new box of surprises for Iran and co
Following its victory against Iran, Israel is heavily reinvesting in its military, focusing on advanced weaponry like the Iron Beam laser defense system. The recent conflict exposed vulnerabilities, prompting upgrades and replacements of key systems. Despite ongoing operations in Gaza straining resources, Israeli defense companies are experiencing record order backlogs, driven by both domestic needs and increasing global demand. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads 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 major focus for Israel's future defense strategy is the development of the, 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 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 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.
