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Iron Beam
Laser air defense system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iron Beam (Hebrew: קֶרֶן בַּרְזֶל, keren barzel), officially מגן אור, magen or, Shield of Light is a directed-energy weapon air defense system unveiled at the Singapore Airshow on February 11, 2014[1] by Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.[2] The system is designed to destroy short-range rockets, artillery, and mortar bombs; it has a range of up to 7 km (4.3 mi), complementing the Iron Dome system which was designed to intercept missiles launched from a greater distance.[2][3] In addition, the system could also intercept unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs; drones).[4] Iron Beam will constitute the fifth element of Israel's integrated missile defense system,[2] in addition to Arrow 2, Arrow 3, David's Sling and Iron Dome.[5]
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Type | Laser air defense system |
Place of origin | Israel |
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Used by | Israel |
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Designer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
Designed | 2010–2015 |
Manufacturer | Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |