NATO uses SM-3 missile to shoot down Iranian projectile heading toward Turkey

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NATO uses SM-3 missile to shoot down Iranian projectile heading toward Turkey
NATO uses SM-3 missile to shoot down Iranian projectile heading toward Turkey (X @USNavy)

A ballistic missile launched by Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defense systems in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The information was released by the Turkish Ministry of Defense, which stated that the projectile was detected shortly after launch from Iranian territory.

According to Turkish authorities, the missile crossed the airspace of Iraq and Syria before being neutralized by a U.S.-made SM-3 interceptor. A video released by authorities shows the moment of the interception carried out by the military alliance’s integrated anti-missile systems.

After the target was destroyed, fragments of the interceptor fell in the district of Dörtyol, in Hatay province, southern Turkey. Turkish gendarmerie teams were sent to the site to collect the debris and secure the area. The government reported that there were no deaths or injuries.

The SM-3 is one of the main missile defense interceptors used by the United States and NATO allies. Developed over decades and extensively tested by the U.S. Navy, the system is launched from ships equipped with the Aegis system and was designed to neutralize ballistic missiles in mid-flight. The incident comes amid escalating tensions following the start of a military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran.

Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @USNavy | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team

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