Overview
- Israel Aerospace Industries announced LAHAT ALPHA on October 21 as the latest laser-homing anti-tank missile in the LAHAT family.
- IAI says ALPHA extends the family’s reach to roughly 20 kilometers for beyond-line-of-sight engagements, doubling the range of earlier LAHAT versions.
- The missile follows a designated laser spot from ground or airborne designators to counter GPS denial and limited line of sight.
- IAI lists compatibility with 105 mm and 120 mm launchers and says it can be fired from air, land or sea platforms, including vehicles and helicopters.
- The two‑meter, 25‑kilogram missile offers anti‑tank and fragmentation warheads for targets such as tanks, structures, coastal objectives and fast movers, with IAI touting sub‑week operator training and competitive pricing.