Israel May Deploy 'Iron Beam' Laser Against Hamas

Israel reportedly aims to debut its newest laser weapon system to increase its air defense capabilities against the ongoing conflict between the Palestinian group Hamas, as reported by Interesting Engineering.

The newest laser beam system is designed to operate as the Israeli integrated missile defense system's short-range component, able to fire down incoming rockets, drones, artillery, and mortar bombs.

Israel's real-life laser beam, officially called Magen or 'Light Shield,' is a High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) of 100kW class and is anticipated to be the first operational system of its kind.