以色列推動空用雷射武器發展

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以色列F-15I戰機操作空用高功率雷射武器系統示意圖（圖片取自Elibit公司網站）

鎖定戰機與直升機　強化反無人機與防空能力

Israel Advances Airborne Laser Weapons Development
Targeting Fighters and Helicopters for Counter-Drone Defense

Elbit Systems正規劃開發新型空用高功率雷射（HPL）武器系統，目標提升以色列國防軍戰機與直升機的防空與反無人機能力，以因應日益多元的新興空中威脅。

Elbit Systems is developing a new airborne high-power laser (HPL) weapon system aimed at enhancing the Israeli Defense Forces’ fighter jets and helicopters in air defense and counter-drone operations against evolving aerial threats.

雙構型設計曝光　高空運作提升攔截效能

Dual Configurations Planned with High-Altitude Operation Advantages

報導指出，Elbit已獲Israel Ministry of Defense合約，將以成熟的導能武器（DEW）技術為基礎，發展新系統。現有資訊顯示，未來可能推出兩種構型，包括供固定翼戰機搭載的「XCalibur」，以及直升機使用的「Sting」系統。

The report notes that Elbit has secured a contract from the Israel Ministry of Defense to develop the system using mature directed-energy weapon (DEW) technologies. Two configurations are expected: the “XCalibur” for fixed-wing fighter aircraft and the “Sting” system for helicopters.

該系統預計在高空環境運作，以降低濕度、降雨及空氣微粒對雷射效能的干擾，並強化動態精準瞄準能力，進而提升對來襲目標的探測與攔截效率。

The system is expected to operate at high altitudes to minimize interference from humidity, rain, and airborne particles, thereby improving precision targeting and enhancing detection and interception effectiveness against incoming threats.

高層：低成本優勢　改變防空作戰模式

Executive Highlights Cost Advantage in Shaping Future Air Defense

Bezhalel Machlis表示，隨著低成本無人機與新型威脅快速增加，傳統依賴高價飛彈的防禦模式面臨成本壓力；而高功率雷射技術具備單次發射成本低、可持續運作等優勢，將成為應對無人機與遊蕩攻擊彈藥的重要解方。

Elbit Systems CEO Bezhalel Machlis stated that the growing prevalence of low-cost drones and emerging threats is placing financial strain on traditional missile-based defenses. High-power laser systems, with their low cost per shot and sustained operation capability, are expected to become a key solution against drones and loitering munitions.

結合盟邦測試　朝實戰化發展

Allied Testing Planned as System Moves Toward Operational Use

目前該系統仍處於研發階段，未來可望與盟國空軍合作進行整合測試，加速邁向實戰部署，提升整體空防韌性。

The system remains under development, but future integration tests with allied air forces are anticipated, paving the way toward operational deployment and improved air defense resilience.

「鐵束」實戰驗證　帶動雷射武器發展

Iron Beam Combat Use Accelerates Laser Weapon Adoption

值得注意的是，Israel Ministry of Defense去年已接裝由Rafael Advanced Defense Systems研製的「鐵束」（Iron Beam）雷射武器系統，並在以哈衝突中完成實戰驗證，成為全球首批投入服役的雷射武器之一。

Notably, the Israel Ministry of Defense has already fielded the “Iron Beam” laser system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which has been combat-tested during the Israel-Hamas conflict, making it one of the first operational laser weapons in the world.

隨著相關系統逐步成熟並累積實戰經驗，以色列可望進一步推動導能武器技術發展，帶動未來軍事科技與作戰模式轉型。

As these systems mature and gain combat experience, Israel is expected to accelerate the development of directed-energy technologies, driving broader transformation in military capabilities and operational concepts.