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IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries
🇮🇷 IranMay 1, 2026 17:00SRC: JERUSALEM POST
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
Firing 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.
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<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1066,w_1599/699491' alt='The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025. (photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)' title='The Iron Beam laser defense system, pictured in December 2025. (photo credit: DEFENSE MINISTRY)' /><br />Firing 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.<br />
AI THREAT SCORE45/100