Iran Uses New “Etemad” Missile in 25th Wave of Attacks
The deployment of these missiles confirms earlier statements that a new generation of missiles would soon enter the battlefield, a development that is now unfolding in ongoing operations
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Iran has deployed a new missile variant called “Etemad” during the 25th wave of operations.
Missiles such as Kheibar Shekan and Fattah, which have been used in recent operations, generally have a range of about 1,400 to 1,450 kilometers.
An upgraded version of the Kheibar Shekan, known as Kheibar Shekan-2, has a range of up to 1,800 kilometers, although the images released so far mainly show the standard versions.
Missile Launches Continue Despite Attacks on Western Bases
These missiles can be launched from western regions of Iran toward the occupied territories.
For this reason, Israel and the United States have carried out extensive efforts to target Iranian missile bases in western Iran in an attempt to disable them. However, the continued missile launches toward the occupied territories show that these efforts have failed to stop the operations.
New Generation of Emad Missile Enters the Battlefield
A new generation of the Emad missile has also been used in recent operations. Images released from the 25th wave of Operation True Promise show the deployment of an upgraded version of this missile.
Following Operation True Promise 1, Iran’s Ministry of Defense carried out significant upgrades to the Emad missile and introduced the improved version under the name “Etemad.”
Upgraded Warhead Design Improves Penetration Capability
The upgrade mainly focuses on the missile’s warhead. Previously, the Emad missile used a single-cone warhead, which was guided and capable of separating from the missile body.
In the new Etemad version, while the range and many overall specifications remain unchanged, the missile now features a triple-cone warhead equipped with guidance fins.
This design reduces the radar cross-section of the warhead, making it significantly more difficult for air defense systems to detect and intercept.
Overall, the deployment of these missiles confirms earlier statements by Iran’s armed forces that a new generation of missiles would soon enter the battlefield, a development that is now unfolding in ongoing operations. (PW)