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This image is a composite assembled from several screen captures taken from an IDF video. Due to camera movement and other factors, there may be some minor misalignment. (ARES)
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Stunner
An Israeli-designed surface-to-air missile introduced into operational service in 2017 as part of the David’s Sling air defence system. The Stunner interceptor has an effective range of up to 300 km and can be employed against long-range artillery rockets, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, UAVs (drones), and other aircraft. The two-stage missile uses a solid-fuel rocket booster to accelerate a kill vehicle that uses kinetic energy and hit-to-kill technology to perform intercepts. The missile is highly maneuverable and uses dual electro-optical and imaging infrared guidance, with updates from ground-based radar. The Stunner has been used by Israel during recent conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.
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The Iran War 2026
Verified munition images from all parties to the regional conflict sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on 28 February, 2026
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Ізраїль і Газа 2023 – 2026
7 жовтня 2023 року бойовики ХАМАС прорвали міцно укріплений кордон між Ізраїлем і Сектором Газа, атакувавши численні міста і села. За повідомленнями, в Ізраїлі загинуло понад 1000 осіб, а понад 250 було взято в заручники і перевезено до Гази
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Pictured is the Stunner’s dual electro-optical/infrared nose sensors which, while in flight, identify and avoid decoys; identify the target; and guides the kinetic warhead on the final phase of its journey into the target. The sensors are housed in the unique ‘dolphin head’-shape of the missile, featuring a clear tip. The electro-optical sensor acquires the target during daylight operations, while the infrared sensor acquires the target in low-light conditions. The ground-based Battle Management and Control (BMC) system identifies the target’s flight path, calculates the point of interception, and transmits this information to the Stunner by encrypted datalink. The missiles utilise a vertical launch system to allow for a complete 360° response area. (ARES)
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The Stunner surface-to-air missile fired by the David’s Sling air defence system is a two-stage interceptor, meaning that the munition contains two separate rocket motors for launch and propulsion. The first stage, or launch motor, detaches from the munition after a short time, before the second stage, or flight motor, ignites. The second stage motor, visible here, was found relatively intact. (ARES)
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The Stunner missile is the surface-to-air interceptor missile fired by the David’s Sling weapon system to defeat short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, drones, and rockets. The Stunner does not carry an explosive warhead, instead relying on kinetic impact (also called the ‘hit-to-kill’ principle) to intercept ballistic missiles and other targets. (ARES)
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Israel and Gaza 2023 – 2026
On 7 October 2023, Hamas militants breached the heavily-fortified border separating Israel and the Gaza Strip, attacking numerous towns and villages. More than 1,000 people in Israel were reported killed, with more than 250 taken hostage and moved to Gaza. In response, Israel has launched one of its largest military operations of recent decades, seeking […]