Israel's Iron Beam laser air defense system has been officially activated by the Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. According to a joint press release, the system was successfully tested against various threats and will be integrated into the Israeli Air Force as part of its multi-layered aerial defense array.
Israel entered 2025 looking to a new US administration to be a gamechanger for Jerusalem's multi-front war. The country pushed forward with new technologies, including laser air defenses and unmanned systems, amid international criticism of its tactics in Gaza.
Germany has approved an expansion of the Arrow 3 defense system contract with Israel, valued at approximately $3.1 billion, to complement the initial purchase agreement signed two years ago. The combined value is now $6.