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June 4, 2025

Israel Has Unleashed Lasers on Enemy Drones

The Iron Beam is a game-changer.

Last week, Israeli officials announced that the IDF had shot down 35 Hizballah drones last year using a new, experimental, laser system popularly known as “Iron Beam.” The development of this weapon has been a matter of public knowledge for years, but there were also reports that it was not yet ready for effective use. Elliott Abrams explains why this new technology is a “game-changer.”

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