以色列推動「全球首款」太空雷射武器 劍指軌道攔截與太空作戰

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雷射光束系統正在運作(圖片取自Rafael)

以色列布局太空雷射武器 瞄準軌道攔截能力

Israel Pursues ‘World’s First’ Laser Weapon Capability in Space

以色列正積極推動發展可部署於太空的雷射武器系統，目標是打造全球首款具備軌道攻擊與攔截能力的太空雷射武器。

Israel is pursuing the development of a space-based laser weapon capable of operating from orbit, aiming to become the first country to field such a capability.

以國防部長：打造全球首個太空攻擊能力

Defense minister says Israel aims to lead the world

以色列國防部長卡茲（Israel Katz）表示，這項技術將大幅提升以色列的戰略嚇阻能力，即使面對擁有龐大軍事資源的敵手，也能維持技術優勢。

Katz said the technology would significantly strengthen Israel’s deterrence, even against adversaries with substantial military resources.

他表示，政府目前的重要目標之一，就是延攬最優秀的科技人才投入相關研發。

He noted that recruiting top scientific and engineering talent has become one of the government's highest priorities.

卡茲指出：「截至目前為止，世界上沒有任何國家具備從太空發動攻擊的能力，我們必須成為第一個擁有這項能力的國家。」

"As of today, no country has the ability to conduct attacks from space. We must become the first nation in the world to possess this capability," Katz said.

細節尚未公布 可望執行衛星攔截與太空防禦

Potential missions include satellite interception and space defense

以色列官方目前尚未公布相關技術細節，也未說明研發時程。

Israel has not disclosed technical specifications or a development timeline for the proposed system.

外界分析，未來太空雷射武器除可用於攻擊敵方衛星外，也可能執行飛彈攔截、反衛星（ASAT）作戰，以及清除太空碎片等任務。

Analysts believe a space-based laser could eventually be used to target hostile satellites, intercept incoming threats, conduct anti-satellite (ASAT) missions, or remove orbital debris.

可能以「鐵光束」為基礎發展

Iron Beam could provide the technological foundation

外界普遍認為，以色列現正研發中的「鐵光束」（Iron Beam）雷射防空系統，可能成為未來太空版雷射武器的技術基礎。

Israel's ground-based Iron Beam directed-energy air defense system is widely considered the most likely technological foundation for a future orbital laser weapon.

報導指出，拉斐爾公司（Rafael）與埃爾比特系統公司（Elbit Systems）正研究如何將現有雷射技術延伸至太空環境應用。

Reports indicate that Rafael and Elbit Systems are exploring methods to adapt existing laser technologies for operation in space.

此外，以色列近年也傳出同步研發可搭載於戰鬥機的雷射武器，而「箭-3」（Arrow 3）飛彈防禦系統亦被外界認為具備一定反衛星潛力。

Israel has also been linked to airborne laser weapon development for fighter aircraft, while its Arrow 3 missile defense system has been speculated to possess limited anti-satellite capabilities.

全球太空軍備競賽持續升溫

Space-based military competition continues to intensify

雖然卡茲表示，目前尚無任何國家具備太空攻擊能力，但包括中國與俄羅斯等國近年皆持續投入太空軍事技術發展。

Although Katz stated that no country currently possesses an operational space attack capability, several major powers continue advancing military space technologies.

報導指出，中國持續研究定向能武器與太空雷射概念，希望未來具備攻擊衛星等軌道目標能力。

China has reportedly continued research into directed-energy weapons and concepts for orbital laser systems capable of engaging satellites.

另一方面，俄羅斯則長期被指研發利用高能量脈衝干擾大型衛星星座的太空武器，而非直接摧毀目標。

Russia has also long been associated with reports of developing space-based systems intended to disrupt large satellite constellations through high-energy pulses rather than direct kinetic attacks.