Iranian missile strikes in early 2026 have increasingly breached Israel's air defense systems, including the Iron Dome, by using high-volume, saturated barrages of, ballistic, and potentially advanced, evasive missiles. Reports indicate direct hits on urban areas such as Tel Aviv, resulting in significant structural damage, injuries, and fatalities. 


US-Iran War: Iran's Cruise Missiles Slip Past Iron Dome Again

Air-to-air missiles like the Astra and Meteor use high-speed radar and ramjet power to hunt low-flying cruise missiles. These interceptors act as a first line of defence to secure the skies.

How air-to-air missiles intercept incoming cruise missiles

Fighter jets now strike targets hundreds of kilometres away using advanced long-range missiles. These seven standoff weapons keep aircraft safe whilst delivering precision strikes into defended territory.

Top 7 long-range weapons used by fighter jets for deep-strike air missions

These 10 precision-guided missiles form the backbone of modern fighter operations. From America's JDAM to India's Astra, these systems provide accurate strikes, extended range, and tactical flexibility essential for contemporary air combat across global military forces.

Top 10 precision-guided missiles that modern fighter jets rely on

Israel’s Iron Beam laser generates massive waste heat, so advanced cooling systems like liquid loops, microchannels, phase-change materials, and thermoelectric units keep the beam stable, prevent overheating, and allow continuous high-power firing in combat.


Iron Beam cooling tech: How it prevents the laser from overheating

Hypersonic missiles operate above Mach 5, allowing them to cover vast distances in a fraction of the time taken by traditional cruise missiles. Two main types exist. 

'The weapon warships can’t outrun': How hypersonic anti-ship missiles are changing naval power faster than expected

The deadliest missiles like Russia’s RS-28 Sarmat and China’s DF-41 can strike targets across continents with multiple warheads and advanced tech. These missiles shape global military balance. 

7 deadliest missiles that can strike across continents

Over the past decade, India's missile technology has transformed dramatically from cruise missiles to hypersonic weapons. With Agni-5 MIRV, BrahMos-800 km variant, and Dhvani hypersonic capabilities, DRDO has positioned India among elite nations in defence innovation. 

10 years of missile development: How India’s defence tech has evolved

Several cruise missiles were fired by North Korea towards the Yellow Sea on Wednesday (Jan 24), said Seoul's military, the latest in a series of tension-raising steps being taken by the nuclear-armed state.

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea, says South Korea

Continuing its recent string of military actions, North Korea on Saturday (September 2) launched multiple cruise missiles off its west coast, informed Seoul's military.

North Korea blasts multiple cruise missiles as US-South Korea end drills

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff stated on Saturday (July 21), that North Korea fired "several cruise missiles" into the Yellow Sea, situated between China and the Korean peninsula.

North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea amid silence on US soldier's border crossing

Australia plans to buy up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States after the U.S. State Department approved the sale. Australian officials said the new nuclear-powered submarines would be able to fire Tomahawk missiles.

Australia to get 220 Tomahawk missiles from U.S.

According to reports, Israeli companies have been found guilty of illegally exporting cruise missiles to China. The Israeli state attorney office connected to the finance department said ten Israeli suspects including three companies committed security violations to sell the missiles to China.

Israeli companies, individuals indicted for illegally selling cruise missiles to China: Report

Russia also used its sole aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, for the first time in the combat

Russia launches missile attacks against IS, Nusra Front in Syria

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