鐵束：以色列的激光防禦系統運行 - 安全時代？

以色列的鐵束激光防禦系統（現稱為“或Eitan”）正在運作，標誌著戰爭革命，低成本攔截火箭，無人機等。

Israel's Iron Beam: A Laser-Focused Leap in Defense

以色列的鐵束：以激光為重點的防守飛躍

The Iron Beam, now known as "Or Eitan" (Strong Light), has been declared operational. This marks a significant step in Israel's defense capabilities, promising a new era of cost-effective and precise threat interception.

鐵樑，現在稱為“或eitan”（強光），已被宣佈為操作。這標誌著以色列的防禦能力邁出了重要一步，這是一個具有成本效益和精確威脅攔截的新時代。

What is Iron Beam?

什麼是鐵束？

Iron Beam is a high-power laser system designed to intercept short-range threats such as rockets, mortars, drones, and loitering munitions. Developed by the Ministry of Defense’s DDR&D and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, it's intended to complement existing systems like Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow.

鐵樑是一種高功率激光系統，旨在攔截火箭，迫擊砲，無人機和游泳彈藥等短距離威脅。由國防部的DDR＆D和拉斐爾先進的國防系統開發，旨在補充現有系統，例如Iron Dome，David's Sling和Arrow。

Why is it a game-changer?

為什麼會改變遊戲規則？

The key advantage of Iron Beam is its low cost per intercept. While Iron Dome interceptor missiles cost around $50,000 each, Iron Beam can neutralize threats for just a few shekels. This dramatically alters the economic equation of warfare, making it far more sustainable to defend against frequent attacks.

鐵樑的主要優點是每攔截成本低。雖然鐵圓頂攔截導彈的價格約為每張50,000美元，但鐵樑可以僅需幾張shekel即可消除威脅。這極大地改變了戰爭的經濟方程式，使防禦頻繁攻擊更加可持續。

Operational Deployment and Testing

操作部署和測試

The system has undergone rigorous testing at the Shdema facility in southern Israel, successfully intercepting a variety of threats. Operational prototypes have already been deployed during the Iron Swords War, demonstrating their effectiveness against rockets and drones from Hezbollah.

該系統在以色列南部的Shdema設施進行了嚴格的測試，成功攔截了各種威脅。在《鐵劍戰爭》中已經部署了操作原型，證明了它們對真主黨的火箭和無人機的有效性。

"Or Eitan": A Name with Meaning

“或eitan”：有意義的名稱

The system's new name, "Or Eitan," honors Capt. Eitan Oster, the first Israeli soldier killed during operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Oster's father even participated in the system's development, adding a poignant layer to its significance.

該系統的新名稱“或Eitan”尊敬Eitan Oster上尉，這是在黎巴嫩南部對真主黨的行動中殺害的第一批以色列士兵。奧斯特（Oster）的父親甚至參加了該系統的開發，使其具有重要意義。

A Global First

全球第一

Israel is now the first nation to possess a fully operational high-power laser interception system. Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that this achievement places Israel at the forefront of global military technology. The system will be integrated into IDF air defense arrays by the end of the year.

以色列現在是第一個擁有完全運行的高功率激光攔截系統的國家。國防部長以色列卡茨強調，這項成就將以色列置於全球軍事技術的最前沿。該系統將在今年年底之前集成到IDF防空陣列中。

Looking Ahead

展望未來

While the systems themselves are expensive to manufacture, the low cost per intercept makes Iron Beam a cost-effective solution in the long run. It’s a revolutionary technology that could redefine the battlefield.

儘管系統本身的製造成本昂貴，但每次攔截的低成本從長遠來看使鐵樑成為具有成本效益的解決方案。這是一項革命性的技術，可以重新定義戰場。

Final Thoughts

最後的想法

So, what does this all mean? Simply put, Israel is leveling up its defense game with lasers. It's like going from using expensive baseballs to swatting flies to having a bug zapper – efficient, effective, and oh-so-satisfying. The future of defense is here, and it’s looking pretty bright (pun intended!).

那麼，這全是什麼意思？簡而言之，以色列正在用激光升級其防禦遊戲。這就像從使用昂貴的棒球到吹蠅到擁有一個蟲子Zapper（高效，有效且令人滿意）一樣。防禦的未來就在這裡，而且看起來很亮（雙關語！）。