The Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) Iron Beam laser interception system, developed with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, has won the prestigious 2026 Aviation Week Laureate Award.

https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/winners-announced-aviation-week-networks-68th-annual-laureate-awards

https://mod.gov.il/en/press-releases/press-room/iron-beam-laser-defense-system-wins-prestigious-2026-aviation-week-laureate-award