Why supersonic boom of UAE's interceptors can be heard for 100km
1 March 2026
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If your fire control system has calculated the trajectory so the radar has got a track on the missile, then you're more likely to hit it because ballistic missiles in the terminal phase don't tend to manoeuvre,” said Bob Tollast of the Rusi defence think tank. “It's like if you're a fielder in cricket or baseball, you can see the ball coming down and it’s not going to change direction at the last second.”

