Israel has taken a major step forward in its air defense capabilities with the successful deployment of a prototype laser system designed to intercept unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other…
Laser Technology
Laser defence systems are ushering the next phase of air defence
The transition from theoretical directed energy weapons to operational combat assets reached a pivotal milestone with the delivery of the first production-ready Iron Beam system to the Israel Defense Forces…
Rafael Unveils IRON BEAM 450 at DSEI: What a Laser Cannon Means for Air Defence
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems used DSEI 2025 in London to unveil the IRON BEAM 450, a new high-energy laser intended to add a directed-energy layer to conventional air and missile…
Directed Energy Weapons, Electronic Warfare, or Shotguns: Which Serves Best as a Counter-UAS Solution
Drones have become a common sight in today’s conflicts. They deliver reconnaissance data, drop munitions on positions, or disrupt operations from afar. Militaries now prioritise ways to neutralise these threats…
Directed Energy Weapons: From Lasers to Microwave Technology on the Battlefield
Directed energy weapons are reaching a practical maturity that makes them part of the operational conversation rather than a long-term research curiosity.
Photonaire develop laser propulsion
Imagine a drone that glides through the air without the familiar buzz of propellers or the hum of motors, a machine so quiet and still that it seems to defy…