Israel tests high power laser

Source - MoD , Israel

NEWS

6/24/2021

the Israel MoD and Elbit Systems 
and the Israeli Air Force have successfully completed a series of interception tests employing an airborne, High-Power Laser system. Israel is among the first countries in the world to demonstrate such capabilities.

 During the test, a High Power Laser system was installed on an aircraft and tested in an number of scenarios. Israel claims , It successfully intercepted and destroyed 100% of the UAVs launched during the test

This is their 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, the MoD said