Israel successfully tests new laser-based air defense system
STORY: Israel successfully tests new laser-based air defense system
DATELINE: April 15, 2022
LENGTH: 00:01:26
LOCATION: Jerusalem
CATEGORY: MILITARY
SHOTLIST:
1. Rocket interception
2. Laser system
3. Defense Minister Benny Gantz at the site of the laser system
4. SOUNDBITE (Hebrew): BENNY GANTZ, Israeli Defense Minister
5. Motor interceptions
6. UAV interception
STORYLINE:
Israel has successfully completed the first tests of a new laser-based system designed to intercept drones, missiles and other aerial threats, Israel's Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
SOUNDBITE (Hebrew): BENNY GANTZ, Israeli Defense Minister
"For the first time ever a powerful laser system, from an Israeli development, has intercepted distant targets. This achievement is because of Israeli innovation, the defense establishment, and the industries that have come together to provide security and defense for the citizens of Israel."
In the first-phase tests, the system was able, for the first time, to intercept drones, mortars, rocket
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