(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - The development of a laser-based missile-interception system, announced Wednesday, could be of dramatic importance in defending Israel's home front. The head of research and development at Israel's Defense Ministry, Brig.-Gen. Yaniv Rotem, described the laser as able to thwart mortar shells, antitank missiles and drones, threats that fly at low altitudes compared to the rockets intercepted by Iron Dome. People involved in its development say a breakthrough has been achieved by overcoming two main obstacles: ensuring an effective hit on a target several km. away, and creating precise and focused laser beams. Laser-based interception will enable swift interception of most rockets and missiles while they're still over enemy territory and eliminate the need for constant production of interceptor missiles to refill dwindling stockpiles.
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