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Israel confirms world-first combat use of laser-beam weapon, downs Hezbollah drones

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Israel says it has become the first country to use a laser-based defense system in a combat setting.

The Israel Defense Forces announced that the technology was used against Hezbollah drones in hostilities against the group along the Lebanese border last year .

The 10kW Lite Beam prototype system that was used is a less powerful version of the Iron Beam laser interceptor, which is set to become operational in 2025 .

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English

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