Israel Palestine Conflict has turned into a war as both nations are busy attacking each other. After the Iron Dome, Israel has now used another lethal weapon system called ‘Iron Sting’. What is Iron Sting, how is it used, and what all information about it is available, know everything..

New Delhi: Israel and Palestine have been at war since October 7; it is soon going to be a month and the attacks do not seem to end anytime soon. It was Hamas who first attacked Israel on October 7, suddenly but soon after, Israel was ready with its counter-attacks which have continued. The nation is going strong in terms of ‘wiping off’ Hamas joints and places; the country first used the ‘Iron Dome’ Defence System that made quite a few headlines and now its using the ‘Iron Sting’ Weapon System. More about the ‘Iron Sting’ has been disclosed by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) via a video. What is the ‘Iron Sting’, how is it being used by Israel against Hamas and how dangerous and ‘lethal’ is the weapon system, know everything..

What Is ‘Iron Sting’?

‘Iron Sting’ is a weapon system which was invented by the Elbit Systems and was disclosed by the Israeli Defence Forces and Defence Ministry of Israel, for the first time in 2021. Described as an ‘innovative and accurate mortar bomb’, the Iron Sting is a part of a range of several weapons which are utilised to counteract to the multiple threats in the Middle-East. This system was first revealed by the IDF on Sunday when it was used to strike down rocket launchers of the Hamas Terrorists, in the Gaza Strip. As mentioned earlier, Iron Sting is an ‘innovative and accurate mortar bomb’ which is built to be used in both open spaces and dense urban environments; the system specifically targets what needs to be destroyed and thus limits the possibility of attack or hurt the non-combatants.

יחידת מגלן בשיתוף חיל-האוויר, סיכלה עשרות מחבלים באמצעות מגוון אמצעי לחימה, ביניהם פצצת מרגמה (פצמ״ר) חדשנית ומדויקת, הנקראת “עוקץ פלדה”.

צפו בתיעוד מתקיפת משגר רקטות באמצעות “עוקץ פלדה” pic.twitter.com/ucphdgboJN

— Israeli Air Force (@IAFsite) October 22, 2023

More About ‘Iron Sting’

According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the weapon includes a mortar of 120mm, it has GPS facilities and for hitting targets with utmost precision, it uses laser guidance. The range of this weapon is 1-12 KM. The Iron Sting Weapon System was showcased when in action, by the Israeli Defence Forces, in a video footage. It has also been said that the aim of designing the system is to revolutionize ground warfare, provide battalions with accurate, organic and highly effective firepower. The testing of this system was completed in 2021 and in a press release, then-Defence Minister Benny Gantz said that the system is set to address specific needs of the IDF by adapting combat capabilities to confront adversaries concealed within civilian, urban areas while adhering to legal and moral standards set by State of Israel.

Commander Of Commando Brigade, Col. Omer Cohen Statement

Col. Omer Cohen, Commander of the Commando Brigade was quoted as saying by The Jerusalem Post, “Thanks to the precision, lethality, and expertise of fighters, the Maglan unit in cooperation with the Air Fore took out dozens of terrorists with a variety of means, one of which is the precision mortar “Iron Sting”. From the beginning of the war, the Commando Brigade fought fiercely against the enemy’s brutal attack and eliminated over 100 terrorists in the Gaza Strip. Regular and reservist Maglan, Egoz and Duvdevan units will get to any place and any enemy and eliminate them. Together we will win; I am sure of our soldiers and trust them.”