A significant step towards achieving operational capability:
The R&D Division in Mapat in the Ministry of Defense and the Rafael Company today (Thursday) successfully completed a groundbreaking series of experiments in a laser interception system.
The ground laser system has successfully intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles, shrapnel, rockets and anti-tank missiles in various scenarios.
This is a global breakthrough in the development of powerful laser weapons.
This is a combination of laser technology in the defense system of the State of Israel.
The demonstrations, developed in collaboration between Mapat and Rafael, demonstrated interception of shrapnel, rockets, anti-tank missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, in a variety of complex scenarios.
Bnei Gantz.
Disciplinary step., Photo: Ariel Hermoni, Ministry of Defense
Israel is among the first countries in the world to succeed in maturing powerful laser technology to develop a system at operational standards and demonstrate interception in an operational scenario.
The laser is an effective, accurate, easy-to-operate tool that is significantly cheaper than any other existing means of protection.
This series of experiments is the first phase in a multi-year pilot program of Mapat and the defense industries to develop a terrestrial and aerial laser system for dealing with threats at various ranges at high power.
The laser will be integrated as a complementary capability to the Iron Dome system and will expand the effectiveness of the multi-layered defense system and its economic efficiency.
The development plan is led by the R&D Division in Mapat (Ministry of Defense).
Rafael is the main developer of the system, in collaboration with Elbit Systems.
Gantz on the successful experiment of a system using a laser: "A protective umbrella that will save lives" // Photo: Ariel Hermoni, Ministry of Defense
Defense Minister Bnei Gantz said: "About a month ago we announced a dramatic move, the execution of a huge order for the development and production of a laser protection system. Today this step is becoming an international achievement. For the first time ever, a powerful laser system, from blue and white development, intercepts goals This achievement is reserved for the Israeli innovation, the defense system and the industries that come together and provide an umbrella of security and protection for the citizens of Israel.
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"Will help us in the face of our enemies,"
Mapat's head, Brigadier General (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gould, said: Israel.
The laser program has been led by us for many years, and the technological breakthrough has been proven just at the same time as the operational requirement for a laser system that will form an integral part of the multilayer defense system of the State of Israel is intensifying.
"The current series of experiments is the fulfillment of a technological vision and is a significant achievement, thanks to the daring, creativity, innovation and professional understanding inherent in the research and development processes. "This is under the direct command of the head of R&D, Brigadier General Yaniv Rotem. They are the people who turned the vision into security. Mapat will continue to lead research, knowledge, processes and technological developments that will form the basis for groundbreaking systems for Israel's security and technological superiority."
The head of R&D at Mapat in the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Yaniv Rotem, added:
For the first time, we were able to intercept a variety of threats such as rockets, rockets and drones at challenging ranges and times.
The use of a laser is an "equality breaker", and the technology is simple to operate and proves economically viable.
We are embarking on a project to complete initial development and equipping for the State of Israel.
According to the plan, laser transmitters will be installed within the country within the next decade, and at the same time we will continue to develop advanced capabilities, including the aerial laser. "
Raphael's CEO, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Yoav Har Even, said: "Raphael is proud to have completed the first series of experiments of the world's most powerful laser system. The successful series of experiments proved the uniqueness of the system, which intercepted a wide range of threats during the experiments In a variety of reference scenarios, the cooperation between Rafael and Mapat and the Ministry of Defense led to a technological breakthrough and the completion of a significant milestone, one that would allow us to reach initial operational capability in a short time.
"I am convinced that this technological achievement will be a significant and important component in the development of future capabilities based on directed energy in general, and a powerful laser in particular.
The technological achievement that is a breakthrough is the work of Raphael workers High-tech technologies for preserving the qualitative advantage of the State of Israel. "
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