Israeli Military Technology The Nziv Report JAN 4, 2026
Israel's 'icebreaker' missile unveiled in Azerbaijan proves aerial effectiveness
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On November 8, 2025, during Victory Day celebrations in Baku, Azerbaijan publicly showcased the Israeli-made "icebreaker" missile, produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems — the first such appearance in the region.
Although there has been no official announcement of a delivery, the public display signals a significant shift in Baku’s long-range precision-strike doctrine and highlights deepening security cooperation with Israel.
The aircraft-launched missile, driven by artificial intelligence, is presented as a strategic asset that alters regional deterrence calculations. Key reported characteristics include:
- Range up to 300 km with high-precision guidance;
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