By Victor Duda
The work will be based on the development of the Defense Research and Development of the US Defense Ministry within the Iron Beam. There will be two options for the system - for the American market and for all others. In 2021, the Iron Beam project proved the viability of a laser weapon with a capacity of 100 kW. The device should be the first weapon of air defense against missiles, mortars and UAVs.
"We are working to ensure that our clients receive the most advanced, most effective and best in their classroom system. This agreement will expand and diversify the opportunities that we can offer to different clients," said Rafael's CEO and President Rafael, Rafael, Har-Ewan. Iron Beam installation is planned in the multilayered Israeli air defense system. To protect critically important infrastructure, strategic objects and maneuverable forces.
Lockheed Martin also views the project as a technological breakthrough that will be able to expand the role in the Israeli Security Team. "Lockheed Martin enters a new area of operations in Israel. As a leader in technology, our air platforms such as F-35, F-16, C-130 and others have been working in Israel for many years, and given CH-53K , they will continue in the future.
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