Israeli high-powered laser system intercepts, destroys 100% of UAVs launched during test
Monday, June 21, 2021 | Tag Cloud Tags: Iron Dome, Israel, Israel Air Force, Israel News, News, PLO, Worthy News
(Worthy News) – For the first time ever, the Israel Ministry of Defense, Elbit Systems and the Israel Air Force have successfully completed a series of interception tests employing an airborne, high-power laser system.
During the test, a hig-power laser system was installed on an aircraft and tested in an number of scenarios. It successfully intercepted and destroyed 100% of the UAVs launched during the test.
This is the first phase in a multi -year program to develop an advanced airborne laser system that will add another layer to Israel’s multi-tier defense array, complementing the capabilities of the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow systems. [ Source: World Israel News (Read More…) ]
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