The war in the Middle East, particularly the “nearly insurmountable challenges” posed by Iran’s ballistic missiles to Israel, is exposing the limitations of existing midcourse and terminal-phase missile defence systems, according to an analysis in the March issue of Defence Review journal.
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At the boost stage, ballistic missiles move more slowly, lack manoeuvrability and emit intense infrared heat signatures that are easier for interceptors to track. Additionally, if they were successfully neutralised, any debris or hazardous payload would fall on or near the launch area rather than on the territory of the defending side, thereby minimising collateral damage, the analysis said.
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