For the first time ever: the Israel MOD, Elbit Systems and the IAF have successfully completed a series of interception tests employing an airborne, High-Power Laser system. Israel is among the first countries in the world to demonstrate such capabilities. During the test, a High Power Laser system was installed on an aircraft and tested in an number of scenarios. It successfully intercepted and destroyed 100% of the UAVs launched during the test. This is the first phase in a multi -year program

During the last few hours, IAF aircrafts attacked a buried launch site and two terrorists who were near it. In addition, a terrorist cell was identified that tried to enter Israeli territory through the Zikim beach and was thwarted by an IAF aircrafts. Terrorists and other vehicles were spotted trying to cross the perimeter fence from the Gaza Strip into Israel and were thwarted by IAF aircraft. In addition, fighter jets recently attacked an operational headquarters of the operatives of the rock