Israel has conducted a major joint air-defence exercise integrating the Iron Beam laser system with the Iron Dome interceptor network, marking a significant step toward a layered defence against drones, cruise missiles, rockets and future ballistic missile threats. Officials say the drill tested coordinated engagements under complex battlefield conditions following lessons from the 2026 Iran war. The Defence Ministry plans to expand Iron Beam deployment as lasers promise dramatically lower interception costs compared to conventional missiles. Could this new laser shield redefine Israel's air defence strategy and prepare it for the next large-scale missile confrontation in the Middle East? Watch the full report.

The exercise focused on coordinating Iron Beam and Iron Dome against multiple aerial threats, with drones appearing to be the primary target.

The Defense Ministry and Rafael say the tests applied lessons from the war and operations against Iran, proving new capabilities against rockets, cruise missiles and drones while…

Israel has conducted a major joint air-defence exercise integrating the Iron Beam laser system with the Iron Dome interceptor network, marking a significant step toward a layered…

Iran's arsenal had clearly evaded multi-layered defenses on many occasions...

The combination of technologies is meant to give Israel a leg up in shooting down high-volume swarms of incoming threats like drones or missiles.

Israel tests Iron Dome with Iron Beam, pairing missiles with laser pulses for air defenseThe combination of technologies is meant to give Israel a leg up in shooting down…