Azerbaijan’s recent military parade featured the unveiling of a cutting-edge Israeli missile system, widely referred to as the Ice Breaker. This tactical, air-launched missile significantly boosts Azerbaijan’s strategic strike options by enabling precise, long-range engagements against a variety of targets. The integration of the Ice Breaker missile underscores an evolving regional arms dynamic, signaling an enhancement of offensive capabilities that could recalibrate power balances in the South Caucasus and beyond. Military analysts note that such technology not only improves lethality but also provides rapid, flexible deployment from diverse aerial platforms.

Key attributes of the Ice Breaker missile include:

  • Extended range: Capable of striking targets…