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In first-ever operational use, Israel reveals it shot down Hezbollah drones with laser air defense system
Defense Ministry says military used high-powered laser systems to intercept Hezbollah drones during fighting along Lebanese border, marking first operational use of the technology and significant milestone in country’s air defense strategy
Israel has confirmed that it employed high-powered laser systems to intercept Hezbollah drones during recent hostilities along the Lebanese border, marking the first operational use of such technology against the Iran-backed group. Gen. Yehuda Almakaies, head of MAFAT's R&D division, described the deployment as a "first global operational success" for such systems, noting that the conflict facilitated rapid learning and integration of laser technology. The deployment of laser systems signifies a significant advancement in Israel's defense capabilities, particularly in countering the growing threat of drone incursions from Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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