The Sejjil Missile Proves Air Defence Systems Are Losing the Modern Arms Race
A Missile Designed to Overwhelm Defence Networks The reported launch of the Sejjil missile by Iran marks a turning point in the ongoing confrontation with Israel and the United States. Shared initially by PressTV, the Sejjil’s deployment highlights the evolution of Iranian missile doctrine: speed, unpredictability, and the goal of saturating enemy defence systems. With a 2,000-km range and 700-kg payload, the missile is engineered not just to strike—but to evade. The “Dancing Missile” Shows the Limits of Modern Defences The Sejjil’s signature feature is its late-stage manoeuvring. Instead of descending along a stable ballistic curve, it shifts direction mid-flight, forcing radars and computers to constantly recalculate interception solutions. In practical terms, this means the missile can appear to “dance” across the sky —confusing tracking systems and defeating missiles designed to intercept predictable trajectories. At hypersonic re-entry speeds, the challenge becomes nearly i...