RAFAEL introduces Iron Beam at AUSA 2022
According to the defense giant, Iron Beam is on track to become the first operational laser-based defense system that effectively intercepts a wide spectrum of threats with pinpoint accuracy
IsraelDefense
| 10/10/2022
Rafael's Iron Beam. Photo courtesy company
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its US subsidiary have presented the IRON BEAM High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) at AUSA 2022 (Association of US Army’s national conference), currently taking place in Washington, D.C.
The Iron Beam is the first laser system of its kind to have been documented intercepting a range of aerial threats. According to the company, it is on track to become the first operational laser-based defense system that effectively intercepts a wide spectrum of threats – including RAM and UAVs as well as swarms of mini-UAVs – with pinpoint accuracy from a range of a few hundred yards to up to several miles.
Iron beam is designed to complement the world-renowned IRON DOME air defense system, bolstering Rafael's multi-layered defense portfolio.
At AUSA 2022, Rafael USA is displaying three main pillars of warfare: multi-layered air defense, long range precision fires and ground maneuver supporting capabilities.
The multi-layered air defense features, in addition to the Iron Beam, the Iron Dome Air Defense System as well as the Stunner – a lethal hit-to-kill air defense interceptor countering long-range artillery rockets (LRAR).
In the long-range precision fires field, Rafael is showcasing its SPIKE Missile Family, and regarding ground maneuver supporting capabilities, the presented solutions include the TROPHY Active Protection System (APS), as well as a 30 mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS), developed with partners OSHKOSH Defense and Pratt Miller.
According to the defense giant, Iron Beam is on track to become the first operational laser-based defense system that effectively intercepts a wide spectrum of threats with pinpoint accuracy
Rafael's Iron Beam. Photo courtesy company
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and its US subsidiary have presented the IRON BEAM High Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) at AUSA 2022 (Association of US Army’s national conference), currently taking place in Washington, D.C.
The Iron Beam is the first laser system of its kind to have been documented intercepting a range of aerial threats. According to the company, it is on track to become the first operational laser-based defense system that effectively intercepts a wide spectrum of threats – including RAM and UAVs as well as swarms of mini-UAVs – with pinpoint accuracy from a range of a few hundred yards to up to several miles.
Iron beam is designed to complement the world-renowned IRON DOME air defense system, bolstering Rafael's multi-layered defense portfolio.
At AUSA 2022, Rafael USA is displaying three main pillars of warfare: multi-layered air defense, long range precision fires and ground maneuver supporting capabilities.
The multi-layered air defense features, in addition to the Iron Beam, the Iron Dome Air Defense System as well as the Stunner – a lethal hit-to-kill air defense interceptor countering long-range artillery rockets (LRAR).
In the long-range precision fires field, Rafael is showcasing its SPIKE Missile Family, and regarding ground maneuver supporting capabilities, the presented solutions include the TROPHY Active Protection System (APS), as well as a 30 mm Medium Caliber Weapon System (MCWS), developed with partners OSHKOSH Defense and Pratt Miller.
