<ul><li>Israel has confirmed the use of laser weapons to defend against drone attacks through a prototype system, with plans for a more powerful 100-kilowatt Iron Beam laser interceptor by the end of the year.</li><li>The Defence Ministry released footage of the lasers intercepting fixed-wing drones but did not provide specific testing details or interception rates.</li><li>Defense Minister Israel Katz praised the futuristic weapon, stating that its adoption could 'change the rules of the game in the region.'</li><li>The announcement indicates that Israel is advancing in the development of laser weapons, potentially surpassing other nations in this technology race, despite the technical challenges in scaling lasers.</li></ul>

Israel confirms use of laser weapons to defend against drone attacks

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