Israel’s Ministry of Defense: Development of the Iron Beam ground-based laser system has been completed

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems:
“We congratulate the successful test of the Iron Beam system and are working on the continued development of an advanced, Israeli-made, high-power military laser, which we believe can bring a change to defense capabilities.”

Elbit Systems, serving as “Israel’s Laser House” and the laser supplier for the Iron Beam system, welcomes the successful test of the Iron Beam system. Under a contract signed with the Ministry of Defense in October 2024, Elbit Systems, together with partners, is working to achieve a significant breakthrough that will enable the operational deployment of an advanced, Israeli-made, high-power military laser in the ground-based Iron Beam system.

Elbit Systems has been developing and manufacturing laser solutions for over 40 years, serving air forces worldwide. The development is carried out through ELOP, part of the ISTAR and EW division, which is advancing the development of high-power lasers for both ground and airborne applications.

Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems:
“Elbit Systems, as Israel’s Laser House, congratulates on the successful test and our role as a strategic partner of the Ministry of Defense. The company is working on the development of high-power lasers for military applications, first and foremost an airborne laser that holds the potential for a strategic change in air defense capabilities.”