Iron Dome Under Fire? Is the Iron Beam About Defense—or Damage Control? One India News EXPLAINER

Israel has announced successful testing of the Iron Beam laser defense system integrated with the Iron Dome, marking what officials describe as the next evolution in missile defense. But why is this breakthrough being highlighted now? Recent conflicts involving Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah have demonstrated the growing challenge of defending against massive waves of missiles, rockets, drones, and decoys. While the Iron Dome has intercepted thousands of threats over the years, mode saturation attacks have raised new questions about the future of air defense.