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Iron Beam

Iron Beam

Local Air Defenses
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Basic Information
Name
Iron Beam
Designation
Iron Beam
Alternate Designation
Drone Dome
Equipment Type
Local Air Defenses
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems, Rafael
Date of Introduction
2025
Description

The Drone Dome is a high energy laser-based weapon system developed by Rafael since 2016 to counter swarms of drones and unveiled in February 2020. The weapon system is mounted on all-terrain mobility along with the sensors and fire control systems. The new laser weapon system may be deployed beginning in 2021 to complement the Iron Dome counter rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) weapon system within a multi-layered defense strategy. The Iron Beam is an evolution expected to be fielded within the Israel Defense Force (IDF) in 2025 to counter drones, rocket, artillery and mortar threats. The system costs over $1,000 ($50,000) per shot and is effective at a distance of several kilometers. The system completed state tests in September 2025 paving the way for fielding by the end of 2025.

Ground Specifications
Mobility Type Wheeled (4x4)
Overview (Deagel)
Group Local Air Defenses
Status Active
Also Known As Drone Dome
Origin Israel
Contractors Elbit Systems, Rafael
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) December 2025
Total Production 1
Unitary Cost USD $200 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Wheel Drive 4
Wheels 4
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Category Air Defense
Land > Air Defense
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Israel
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