Russia's New Missile Claims Against Israel Debunked

Russian media outlets have promoted a new "Dan-T" missile, presented at an airshow in Egypt from September 8-10, claiming it poses a significant threat to Israel's air defenses. These reports, citing unnamed "Chinese experts" and a Chinese portal called 360kuai, suggested the missile could easily penetrate Israeli air defense systems. However, investigations by "9 Channel" found no direct link to the alleged Chinese source, and the cited portal did not contain the claimed statements about the Russian missile.

Furthermore, the assertion that the missile's display in El Alamein, Egypt, was a deliberate show of force near Israel was also challenged. El Alamein is located over 500 kilometers from the Israeli border, making the claim of a proximity demonstration questionable.

The "Dan-T" is described as an export version of Russia's "Banderol," combining features of a cruise missile and a loitering munition. It reportedly has a range of up to 500 kilometers when launched from the air and around 250 kilometers from the ground, with the ability to search for targets. While these capabilities could complicate interception, its stated cruising speed of approximately 500 km/h is within the scope of Israel's existing air defense experience with cruise missiles and drones.

Experts suggest that the primary threat to Israeli air defenses comes from mass, combined attacks rather than a single new weapon type. The article also raises questions about Russia's capacity for mass production of the "Dan-T," given its reliance on compact turbojet engines and sophisticated electronics, particularly if the claimed target recognition capabilities are indeed functional.

Previously, "Cursor" reported on comments made by Kushner regarding negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.