Israel announced Wednesday the operational deployment of the Iron Beam, the world’s first high-energy laser defense system ready for combat, a breakthrough officials hailed as a strategic game-changer in modern warfare.

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, confirmed completion of final development trials for the Iron Beam 450, demonstrating the ability to intercept rockets, mortars, and drones “with unmatched speed, precision, and near-zero cost per engagement.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz called the achievement a “historic milestone” and emphasized its strategic significance. “Achieving operational laser interception capability places Israel at the forefront of global military technology,” Katz said. “This is not only a moment of national

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