Israel Turns Ballistic Missile Surrogate Into Air Launched Bunker-Busting Missile
The fast-flying weapon can hit regular targets above and hardened below ground and do so even if its GPS is jammed.
The fast-flying weapon can hit regular targets above and hardened below ground and do so even if its GPS is jammed.
The manufacturer says it’s a cheaper alternative to other longer-range aerial weapons that will work with almost any jet combat aircraft.
The head of the Israeli Air Force made the rare public announcement at a conference, which comes after numerous rumors about the jet’s combat debut.
There was little doubt about who was responsible for the 2007 strike, which raises questions about why the country has acknowledged it now.
A stealthy Iranian drone’s incursion into Israeli airspace sparked a series of military operations that ended with an Israeli F-16 being shot down.