Game-Changing Warfare: Israel's Mastery of Air-Launched Ballistic Missiles

Israel's use of air-launched ballistic missiles in airstrikes against Iran has sparked global interest. These missiles offer speed to penetrate dense air defenses. Israel joins a select few countries deploying them, marking a strategic military advancement that optimizes existing technology components for enhanced capabilities at a cost-effective price.

Israel's recent utilization of air-launched ballistic missiles in strikes against Iran has intensified global interest in these advanced weapons, traditionally overlooked in favor of cruise missiles and glide bombs. In a strategic move on October 26, the Israeli Defense Forces targeted Iranian missile facilities and air defenses, achieving significant damage.

According to experts such as Justin Bronk at London's Royal United Services Institute, these high-speed ballistic missiles outperform cruise missiles in bypassing Iran's robust anti-aircraft systems. While cruise missiles are more susceptible to interception, air-launched ballistic missiles like the Rampage are specially designed to penetrate defenses with their speed and accuracy.

Despite their efficacy, air-launched ballistic missiles remain a rarity, deployed predominantly by Israel, Russia, and China. As technology advances, this approach represents a tactical evolution, allowing nations to repurpose existing technologies for innovative, cost-effective military solutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)