The Israelis also have a laser weapon to take out missiles called 'Iron Beam'. Except it doesn't work during misty days.
HEL does have some limitations, mainly caused by weather and atmospheric conditions. These conditions significantly affect its ability to operate. Iron Beam’s sensors can be inhibited by fog, rain and clouds.
The laser’s energy itself can be disrupted by rain, smoke, water vapor (clouds) or air-borne particles, eventually losing power and coherence.
The Navy has something similar for counter air as well. They have for a while. But they're enormous, the size of howitzers, and have to be run off a ship's power supply.
This example is notable for being the smallest version to date to operate in a short window on target.
The Israelis also have a laser weapon to take out missiles called 'Iron Beam'. Except it doesn't work during misty days.
The Navy has something similar for counter air as well. They have for a while. But they're enormous, the size of howitzers, and have to be run off a ship's power supply.
This example is notable for being the smallest version to date to operate in a short window on target.
Well, they're Israel, right? God will make sure the weather is in their favor.
They will lawyer Him into giving them good weather.