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Yaakov Lappin

Israel To Deploy World’s First Laser Defense Systems Against Iranian-Backed Terrorist Armies

Protesters walk by mounted police officers during a protest against the Israeli government’s plan to overhaul the justice system on July 15, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. (NOAM GALAI/GETTY)

JERUSALEM — Within approximately 18 months, Israel is expected to deploy the world’s first laser defense systems, in an effort to defend itself against Iranian-backed terrorist armies.

Gaza, Lebanon and Syria all made good candidates for the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Iron Beam, which has been in development for nearly 20 years.

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