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Israel Ministry of Defense · IL
Israel Ministry of Defense awarded Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, with Elbit Systems involvement, a contract valued at ILS 2,000,000,000 (described in the record as $536 million USD) for mass production of the Iron Beam, Israel's high-energy laser air defense system. The system is designed to counter short-range threats such as rockets, artillery, mortars and UAVs/drones up to 10 km away, complementing Iron Dome in Israel's multi-layered defense. The award is dated 27 October 2024.
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The 'Iron Beam mass-production contract' is a $536 million USD award to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (with Elbit Systems involvement) for mass production of the Iron Beam, Israel's high-energy laser (HEL) air defense system. It neutralizes short-range threats like rockets, artillery, mortars, and UAVs/drones up to 10 km away at near-zero cost per interception (~$3), complementing Iron Dome in Israel's multi-layered defense. The system, a 100 kW laser, achieved operational status in late 2025/early 2026 after successful tests and combat use.
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