The case for Israel’s laser technology is not only tactical but financial.

However, Rafael CEO Yoav Turgeman acknowledged that export success also depends on geopolitical considerations — particularly growing European criticism of Israeli operations in Gaza.

France — That anti-Israel 'ally' — for example, reportedly attempted to dissuade Germany from purchasing the Arrow 3 system, and other European countries have downplayed their acquisitions of Israeli-made systems in response to domestic political concerns.

While some European defense ministries are eager to procure Israeli technologies, officials are increasingly constrained by the political environment. Nevertheless, the security rationale remains persuasive.

NATO states such as Finland, Sweden, Poland, and Germany — countries increasingly concerned about potential Russian aggression — view laser interception systems as a vital new layer of defense.

While the United States has deployed 60-kilowatt laser systems on naval vessels, Israel appears poised to be the first country to field a land-based laser system in operational service.