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Elbit Unveils Airborne Laser Pod for Helicopters at Paris Arms Expo
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First reported by Mako · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Elbit Systems revealed a helicopter-mounted laser demonstrator at the Eurosatory 2026 arms show in France. The system, developed with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, is aimed at drone and cruise-missile interception and may also engage ground targets. Elbit says the helicopter version could mature before the planned fighter-jet laser.
- 01Elbit showed a helicopter-mounted laser demonstrator at Eurosatory 2026 in France.
- 02The system aims to intercept drones, cruise missiles, and possibly hit ground targets.
- 03It is being developed with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, with no budget or schedule disclosed.
- 04Elbit says airborne lasers are rare worldwide and Israel is close to the field’s forefront.
- 05A 2021 test on a Cessna shot down several drones over the Mediterranean.
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