India, May 2 -- Israel has sent an advanced laser-based air defence system, called Iron Beam, to the UAE. The missiles are aimed at protecting the UAE from Iranian missiles and drone attacks. This step shows the strategic relationship between the two countries in West Asia.

Israel used this laser system to counter Hezbollah projectiles from Lebanon. These missiles are designed to vapourise short-range rockets and drones with high precision.

What is an Iron Beam?

Iron Beam is a directed-energy air defence system developed by Israeli defence contractor Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The defence system was first seen at the Singapore Airshow on 11 February 2014.

According to the official website of the Refael company, the Iron beam is ...