PM Modi's Israel Trip: Understanding Israel's Golden Horizon Ballistic Missile Proposal
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Golden Horizon: Israel's Ballistic Missile Offer to India, Faster Than BrahMos?
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Firstpost•23-02-2026, 18:21
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.