At the AUSA 2024 exhibition, the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems introduced a new version of its Iron Beam High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS), mounted on a Tatra T815-7 8x8 truck chassis. Expected to be operational by late 2025, this 100kW system aims to provide a cost-effective component of Israel's air defense by countering drones, rockets, and mortars. Read full defense news at this link...
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To date, the Iron Beam family includes multiple versions under development, such as a 100kW variant, this 50kW mobile truck-mounted Iron Beam-Mobile (Iron Beam-M), and a lighter 10kW system, Lite Beam, designed for larger infantry vehicles. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
