Light Blade
Israeli laser weapon system / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Light Blade (Hebrew: להב אור, Lahav Or) is a laser-based air defense system intended to intercept airborne devices such as incendiary balloons, incendiary kites, and miniature UAVs such as quadcopters, and RAM (rocket, artillery, and mortar) threats. When first deployed in 2020, it was the first laser air defense system in the world.[1]
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Light Blade | |
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Type | Laser air defense system |
Place of origin | Israel |
Service history | |
Used by | Israel Border Police |
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Production history | |
Designer | OptiDefense |
Designed | 2010–2015 |
Manufacturer | OptiDefense |
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