Israel's High-Powered Laser Technology to Complement Ground-Based Systems
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to integrate its XCalibur laser system onto military aircraft. The system is designed to counter low-cost drone attacks and can operate above clouds, strike targets before they arrive, and see them from the air. According to Elbit CEO Bezhalel Machlis, this technology has significant applications worldwide and will complement existing ground-based systems like Rafael’s Iron Beam.