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Michael Lurie
CEO and President of Rafael USA, leading Rafael's U.S. operations and promoting the company's directed-energy and missile defense technologies.
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Jan 20, 2026
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Ep 267: Michael Lurie on Israel’s New Laser Weapon
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Michael Lurie, CEO and President of Rafael USA, dives into the future of missile defense with an emphasis on High Energy Lasers and the new Iron Beam system. He discusses the costs of traditional interceptors versus laser technology, which dramatically lowers operational expenses. Lurie also shares insights on the effectiveness of lasers against swarms of drones and how they integrate into existing defense systems. Plus, he reveals the importance of rapid adaptation in modern warfare and U.S.-Israel collaborations on laser systems.
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