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Hailing the success of its air-defense system against the unprecedented attack by Iran with hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, Israel on Sunday said its air-defense system included exo-atmospheric interceptors, which Iran Destroyed ‘99% of missiles’ fired by. Islamic Republic of Iran. Tel Aviv claimed Iran launched 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles against the Jewish state.
OSINTDefender, an open source intelligence monitor, also shared the interception of an Iranian ballistic missile, likely by Israel’s “Arrow 3” hypersonic surface-to-air missile system, outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
“Tonight’s insane footage showing what appears to be an exo-atmospheric interception, an interception that occurs outside the Earth’s atmosphere, of an Iranian ballistic missile over Israel; OSINTDefender microblogging platform
What are exo-atmospheric interceptors? how do they work?
Exoatmospheric missiles, also known as anti-ballistic missiles (ABMs), are surface-to-air missiles designed to counter incoming ballistic missiles. They are designed to intercept and destroy any type of ballistic threat during the mid-course or late stage of their trajectory. However, these are specifically designed to counter intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Anti-ballistic missiles operate beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.
Exo-atmospheric interceptors or anti-ballistic missiles are equipped with advanced technology including infrared sensors and radar systems to detect, track and engage incoming ballistic missiles. Anti-ballistic missiles travel at hypersonic speeds with advanced and sophisticated guidance missile systems that precisely engage and intercept targets traveling at very high speeds. These missiles are guided by an inertial navigation system that is updated during flight using contour maps stored in the system’s computerized memory.
Anti-ballistic missiles use three-stage solid rocket boosters to exit the Earth’s atmosphere at nearly hypersonic speeds. Once in space, the ABM activates its sophisticated sensors to identify and track the incoming target. They have an inbuilt rocket motor to navigate towards the target with exceptional accuracy.
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Published: April 14, 2024, 02:57 PM IST
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