Golden Horizon: Israel's Ballistic Missile Offer to India, Faster Than BrahMos?

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel sparks reports of an offer for the Golden Horizon ballistic missile to India.
• The Golden Horizon is an air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM) with an estimated range of 1,500 km to 2,000 km, significantly greater than other Israeli ALBMs like Rocks, Rampage, and Air LORA.
• Defense experts suggest Golden Horizon could allow Israeli aircraft to strike targets like Tehran without entering Iranian airspace, reducing risk.
• If acquired, the Golden Horizon could boost India's military capabilities, potentially integrating with Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets for deep-strike operations.
• ALBMs offer advantages over ground-based missiles, providing greater operational flexibility and the ability to strike from any direction at hypersonic speeds (over Mach 5), making defense harder.