Rafael, Lockheed Martin to develop laser weapon system for Israel, US
IRON BEAM is a 100kW-class HELWS, expected to be the first-ever operational system for ground-based air defense against threats including rockets, mortars and UAVs.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY
Published: DECEMBER 5, 2022
A newly signed teaming agreement between US-based Lockheed Martin and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will result in the joint development, testing and manufacturing of a high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS) in the US and Israel.
The joint development will be based on preexisting assets developed independently by Rafael and the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) within the framework of the Iron Beam project, and it will be geared toward developing a variant of the system to be used in US markets and elsewhere.
“This strategic teaming agreement serves as a force multiplier for Rafael and the Israeli market,” Rafael CEO and president Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Yoav Har-Even said in a press release. “We are working to ensure our customers receive the most advanced, effective and best-in-class systems. This agreement will expand and diversify the capabilities we can offer to a variety of customers.”
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-724107
IRON BEAM is a 100kW-class HELWS, expected to be the first-ever operational system for ground-based air defense against threats including rockets, mortars and UAVs.
By ZACHY HENNESSEY
Published: DECEMBER 5, 2022
A newly signed teaming agreement between US-based Lockheed Martin and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will result in the joint development, testing and manufacturing of a high-energy laser weapon system (HELWS) in the US and Israel.
The joint development will be based on preexisting assets developed independently by Rafael and the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) within the framework of the Iron Beam project, and it will be geared toward developing a variant of the system to be used in US markets and elsewhere.
“This strategic teaming agreement serves as a force multiplier for Rafael and the Israeli market,” Rafael CEO and president Maj.-Gen. (ret.) Yoav Har-Even said in a press release. “We are working to ensure our customers receive the most advanced, effective and best-in-class systems. This agreement will expand and diversify the capabilities we can offer to a variety of customers.”
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-724107