RAFAEL’S HIGH-ENERGY LASER WEAPON SYSTEM FAMILY

RAFAEL’S HIGH-ENERGY LASER WEAPON SYSTEM FAMILY

Rafael’s HELWS family offers an additional layer to air and force protection, providing scalable, effective laser-based solutions for a wide array of airborne threats. The systems include:
• IRON BEAM – 450 Laser Director
With the upgraded director, IRON BEAM now delivers longer range, higher accuracy, and faster engagement—all while maintaining its operational edge: instant neutralization of aerial threats at minimal operational cost. This enhanced performance enables wide-area coverage, improved interception of high-velocity threats, and robust performance in complex scenarios. IRON BEAM is setting a new global benchmark in laser air defense capabilities.
• IRON BEAM M – 250 Laser Director (Mobile Tactical Configuration)
A compact, mobile HELWS solution designed for maneuvering ground forces and strategic site protection. IRON BEAM M is easily deployable and offers precise, cost-effective laser interception for forward-deployed units.
• LITE BEAM – Tactical 10kW Laser System
A lightweight, mobile HELWS platform delivering tactical laser-based protection for mobile units. LITE BEAM provides fast-reacting, cost-efficient defense in a compact form.

All systems in Rafael’s HELWS family have been thoroughly tested under complex threat scenarios and have demonstrated advanced capabilities across various ranges and threat profiles.

Rafael’s HELWS platforms incorporate:
• Advanced detection, classification, and tracking algorithms
• Proprietary adaptive optics for ultra-precise long-range beam focusing
• Unlimited magazine depth (no ammunition constraint)
• Near-zero cost per interception compared to kinetic or missile-based systems
• Open architecture for flexible integration with land, naval, and other air defense systems

Rafael’s high-energy laser portfolio delivers a sustainable, highly effective, and scalable response to modern aerial threats—paving the way for a new era in defensive capabilities.