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“Iron Beam”: Israel wants to destroy Hamas rockets with lasers

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The “Iron Beam” has already been successfully tested in the Negev Desert.

Israel has been working for years on an ‘Iron Beam’: a defensive laser system that aims a high-energy laser beam at an approaching object, damaging it or causing malfunctions.

According to Israeli manufacturer Rafael, the Iron Beam’s laser has a power of approximately 100 kilowatts. Objective: The rocket explodes in mid-air – or falls out of the sky.

$70,000 for each interceptor missile

So much for the theory. The manufacturer Rafael has already successfully carried out some practical tests. Because while Hamas or Hezbollah operate with relatively cheap rockets – a few hundred dollars each – Israel has to dig deep into its budget for any defense. According to Spiegel, an interceptor missile costs about $70,000.

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Laser does not work in bad weather

A laser beam would only cost the electricity needed to produce it, i.e. a few dollars. But it will still be a while before it can be used as part of the ‘Iron Dome’ defense system, reports ‘Spiegel’.

Because using the laser is not that easy. For example, experts say it cannot penetrate clouds. And it doesn’t work in rain, smog or dust. The laser must accurately aim the target in the air for several seconds and burn a hole in the fuselage. Bad weather makes life difficult for the laser beam.

In addition, the range is also limited, making the area that a single laser can defend small. It may take some time before the laser is used in the conflict with Hamas. (neo)

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