Iron Beam
Product
by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
An Israeli high-energy laser air-defense system designed to intercept rockets, mortars, drones, and other short-range aerial threats.
3 episodes featuring Iron Beam
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Yemen war exposes widening strains in U.S. alliances
The episode connects debates over U.S.-Israeli military cooperation and FBI leadership to a Yemen conflict shaped by blockades, proxies, and regional escalation.
Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 29m
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
War costs collide with economic frustration and Republican weakness
The episode connects energy shocks, war spending, housing costs, and political vulnerabilities to a widening challenge for the administration and Republicans.
Sep 16, 2026 · 1h 14m
Odd Lots
Lasers promise cheap defense, but power and weather still decide
Directed-energy weapons could change the economics of defending against drones and missiles, but infrastructure, supply chains, and battlefield conditions limit their reach.
Sep 4, 2026 · 1h 1m