Published: Mar 21, 2026, 24:00 IST | Updated: Mar 21, 2026, 24:00 IST
Iran’s use of cluster‑warhead missiles in the ongoing Israel‑Iran war has posed a serious test to Israel’s air defence systems. Instead of a single warhead, these missiles open mid‑air and release multiple submunitions, spreading dozens of smaller explosives over a wide area -a tactic aimed at overwhelming point‑defence systems like the Iron Dome and long‑range interceptors.