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On the recordMarch 3, 2015
Are we pursuing anything similar to what Israel has developed in the form of their directed energy Iron Beam system to protect against short-range rockets, artillery shells, and mortar bombs?
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Heinrich inquires about U.S. efforts to develop laser systems like Israel's Iron Beam.

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