CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Israel has successfully tested the new “Iron Beam” laser interception system. This is the world’s first energy-based weapons system that uses a laser to shoot down incoming UAVs, rockets & mortars at a cost of $3.50 per shot.

Detailed explanation-2: -The UK has successfully test-fired its first high-powered, long-range laser weapon - putting its military one step closer to dramatically improving its defense against incoming threats. “[This] is the culmination of five years worth of effort …

Detailed explanation-3: -The U.S. defense industrial complex has been testing High beam laser weapons in conjunction with the military at an unprecedented speed. U.S. Defense giant Lockheed Martin recently revealed that it had delivered a 300-kilowatt laser to the Defense Department for use in future Army high-energy laser demonstrations.

Detailed explanation-4: -Military officials say the drones were launched from Lebanon and were shot down by a combination of fighter jets and ship-mounted missiles. Hezbollah confirmed it had launched the drones in a short statement. Tensions have mounted between Israel and Lebanon over ownership of the Karish gas field.