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The strike that changed the geometry of war

The strike that changed the geometry of war

Summary

In 2025, Israel used a new missile strike method to attack targets in Qatar and Iran without entering their airspace. This method uses high-speed missiles launched from aircraft flying outside borders, making defense very difficult and changing how air warfare works.

Key Facts

  • On September 9, 2025, Israel struck a location in Qatar where political talks were happening.
  • Israel’s aircraft stayed outside Qatar’s airspace and launched missiles that flew independently to the target.
  • This method removes the need for planes to enter enemy airspace, a major change in air warfare.
  • On February 28, 2025, a similar missile strike targeted Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran using the same technique.
  • The missiles used are called air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs), which fly high into near space before hitting targets at hypersonic speeds.
  • These missiles are very hard to stop because they move too fast and follow a steep descent, making defense systems less effective.
  • Israel’s strikes used advanced command and intelligence systems to coordinate timing and accuracy.
  • The first strike in Qatar was on a political meeting and led Israel to apologize for exposing this new capability.
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