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Israel Pursues ‘World’s First’ Laser Weapon Capability in Space

(Representative only.) Render of the Iron Beam ground-based laser system. Image: Rafael

Israel has set its sights on becoming the first country to deploy a laser weapon system capable of striking from outer space.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the technology would strengthen Israel’s deterrence, even against what he described as “enemies with large resources.”

“One of the central goals that the prime minister and I set is that we are recruiting the best minds,” he said, as quoted by The Jerusalem Post.

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