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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Successfully Tests New Laser Defense System

File photo: Defense Minister Benny Gantz. REUTERS/Nir Elias

A high-powered laser defense system has for the first time passed a test to intercept drones, missiles and other aerial threats, Israel's Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

Israel has accelerated the roll-out of the laser-based interceptor as part of a plan to adopt such technology and reduce the high costs currently incurred by shooting down incoming projectiles.

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