Israel plans laser interceptor 'Iron Beam' for short-range rockets

Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 13:31 in Earth & Climate

JERUSALEM — Israel plans to deploy a new missile shield known as "Iron Beam" next year which would use a laser to blow up short-range rockets and mortar bombs, a defense industry official said on Sunday.

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