Published: Mar 12, 2026, 24:00 IST | Updated: Mar 12, 2026, 24:00 IST
Iran's reported hypersonic missile use introduces speed and manoeuvrability that challenge existing regional missile defence systems. The reaction and interception window shrinks to just a few seconds. Iran claims that Fattah-1 and Fattah-2 missiles can bypass advanced missile defence systems like the Iron Dome and Patriot.