In light of the rapid changes taking place in contemporary wars, missiles and drones have emerged as essential tools for precise and rapid attacks, which has created great difficulties for air defense systems and motivated the air force to develop advanced capabilities to intercept these targets in the air.
Military fighters are considered the front and vital line of defense against these dangers, as they combine speed and advanced technology to carry out complex interception operations of air targets.
Modern fighters rely on advanced radar systems and infrared sensors to detect missiles and drones even at low altitudes, as well as command and control networks that provide real-time information from satellites and supporting aircraft.
When the target is detected, the interception phase begins using air-to-air missiles guided by radar or infrared, and in some very close situations, machine guns are used, with great importance being maneuvering to ensure a suitable launch angle.
However, confronting these threats is not easy, as the small size of drones, the high speeds of missiles, and advanced maneuvering capabilities, in addition to electronic jamming, pose major challenges to the success of the interception operation.
Modern technologies, most notably artificial intelligence, have contributed to enhancing the capabilities of fighters to quickly analyze data, make accurate decisions, and link various air defense means to increase response speed and accuracy of hitting flying targets.
