Amid rising tensions with Iran and its proxies, Israel has announced a major $530 million expansion of its advanced laser defense system, Iron Beam. Designed to intercept drones and projectiles from groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Iron Beam aims to strengthen Israel’s defense capabilities. The Ministry of Defense signed a 2 billion shekel deal to accelerate production, signaling a swift boost in laser interception technology as conflict escalates.#Israel #IDF #Iran #proxies #IDF #IronBeam #IronDome #Arrow #Netanyahu
ET Online | 28 Oct 2024, 11:21 PM IST