Iron Dome Upgrade Tests Integrate Iron Beam

Israel's Defense Ministry and Rafael completed a broad Iron Dome test series that upgrades the system against rockets, cruise missiles, UAVs and larger salvos. News 13, Channel 14 and Emess report the tests applied lessons from the post-October 7 war and the campaign against Iran, and for the first time integrated the Iron Beam laser into Iron Dome's command-and-control system. Officials said the work also supports faster interceptor production in Israel and the United States. Strengthening Israel's layered air defense protects civilians and preserves freedom of action against Iran, Hezbollah and other missile forces.