Elbit Develops Laser Defenses Against Hezbollah Drones as Shares Jump 8%
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Updated · Reuters · May 26
Elbit Develops Laser Defenses Against Hezbollah Drones as Shares Jump 8%
7 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 26
Elbit Systems said it is working with Israel's defence ministry on a rapid counter-drone system, with CEO Bezhalel Machlis pointing to possible energy-weapon and laser-based solutions.
Hezbollah's cheap explosive drones have killed Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and can evade some of Israel's high-tech jamming systems, forcing the military to use low-tech measures such as nets.
The push comes after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on May 25 to intensify attacks on Hezbollah, while the group said Tuesday it used explosive drones and rockets against Israeli forces near Zawtar al-Sharqiya.
Elbit disclosed the effort after reporting strong first-quarter revenue and profit growth; its Nasdaq-listed shares rose 8% and the company said demand is increasing in Europe, the U.S., Asia-Pacific and the UAE.
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