Israel Rushes In Iron Beam, Can Low-Cost Laser Alternative To Iron Dome Counter Hamas-Hezbollah?

Israel will soon deploy laser weapons in the battle against Hamas, according to local media reports. The Iron Beam defence system, initially expected to be ready in 2025, is being expedited by its maker, Rafale, for immediate use. Israel’s strategic decision means a 100 kW laser will be an active component of the Israel Defence Forces’ arsenal, after operational tests. Watch the video to find out more. #israelpalestine #hamas #ironbeam 0:00 - INTRODUCTION 1:03 - WHAT IS ISRAEL’S IRON BEAM? 1:54 - WHY DOES ISRAEL NEED THE LIGHT SHIELD? 2:34 - ADVANTAGES OF THE IRON BEAM 4:08 - WHERE DOES THE IRON BEAM FALL SHORT? 4:46 - ISRAEL’S AIR DEFENCE UMBRELLA n18oc_world n18oc_crux CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Te