Here’s a look at Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities and the defensive systems employed by Israeli and other forces in the region.
The Shahab-3 is the foundation for all Iran’s medium-range ballistic missiles using a liquid propellant, according to Patrick Senft, a research coordinator at Armament Research Services (ARES).
But analysts point out that almost all ballistic missiles reach hypersonic speed during their flights, especially as they dive towards their targets.
Some 180 ballistic missiles had been launched from Iran against Israel and intercepted in the sky across Israel on October 1, 2024.
Meanwhile, the Arrow 3 uses hit-to-kill technology to intercept incoming ballistic missiles in space, before they reenter the atmosphere on their way to targets.
Persons:
Kenneth McKenzie, Patrick Senft, Fabian Hinz, Hinz, “, ”, Trevor Ball, “ Israel, There’s, Israel, Israel’s RAFAEL, Matan Golan, Cole, Bulkeley, Pat Ryder, CNN’s Gianluca Mezzofiore, Haley Britzky
Organizations:
CNN, Missile, Center for Strategic, International Studies, US Air Force, Iran Watch, Wisconsin, Control, Armament Research Services, International Institute for Strategic Studies, US Army, country’s Missile Defense Organization, Defense System, Raytheon, CSIS, Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, US, Navy, Pentagon, Aegis, Iranian
Locations:
Iran, Israel, United States, Jordan, Tehran, Jordanian