IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries
The IDF reported that the Iron Beam laser defense system saw limited use during the conflict with Iran due to a shortage of batteries, despite its low operational cost. Unlike expensive Arrow or Iron Dome interceptors, Iron Beam operations cost as little as turning on a light. However, the system requires 14 batteries to function effectively, which were not fully available.
- ▪Iron Beam saw limited use in the Iran conflict due to lack of batteries.
- ▪Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels.
- ▪Iron Beam operations are as cheap as turning on a light.
- ▪The system needs 14 batteries to operate effectively.
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IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 neededFiring Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025.(photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)
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