On Hypersonic Missiles

By Thomas Neuburger

Iran has hypersonic missiles and is using them in its retaliation against Israel. But what are they?

Here are two videos to help explain. (Sorry about the embedded site advertising in the first one.)

So far, it's advantage Iran, it appears.

The Fattah 2, a state-of-the-art hypersonic missile, is equipped with glide capabilities, categorizing it within the Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) and Hypersonic Cruise Missile (HCM) classes. This development positions Iran among only four nations globally capable of producing such advanced hypersonic weaponry, underscoring its growing military prowess.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially unveiled the Fattah missile on June 6, 2023. In this latest operation, the IRGC successfully targeted Israeli missile defense systems, specifically the Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 batteries, demonstrating the missile's effectiveness against advanced air defense technologies.

Iran's missile arsenal, reportedly the largest in the Middle East, has been increasingly sophisticated. The recent attacks signal a shift in Iran's military strategy, emphasizing its commitment to retaliate against perceived threats and enhance its deterrence capabilities in the region.

I'll have more of these videos as I find them.