Missile with ‘eyes’: Iran’s new missile can hunt targets without GPS, putting US warships on alert
Iran has reportedly deployed electro-optical-guided missiles against US warships, marking a shift toward technology that does not rely on GPS. While US forces successfully defended against the attacks, the development signals an escalation in maritime tensions.
Why it matters
The use of non-GPS guided weaponry poses new challenges for naval defense systems and increases the risk of conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran appears to have used an electro-optical-guided missile against US warships for the first time, marking a potentially significant development in Tehran’s efforts to threaten American naval forces operating near the Strait of Hormuz. The reported use of the technology comes as Iran has intensified missile attacks on US vessels in recent days.According to The Telegraph, the missiles used in the latest attack were equipped with electro-optical seekers that use cameras and light sensors to identify and track targets.
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