Iranian hypersonic missile obliterates Israeli drone factory

ALBAWABA- An Iranian hypersonic missile strike destroyed the Israeli aerospace firm Aerosol’s military drone and aviation equipment factory in Petah Tikva, leaving the facility a “total loss,” CEO Vazerlouf confirmed.

The Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot reported that the Israeli drone factory in the Beit Shemesh area, targeted by an Iranian missile on Thursday, was completely destroyed.

The factory, which produced tactical drones, observation systems, pilot helmets, and other aviation components for the Israel Defense Forces and Israeli defense industries, sustained catastrophic damage to production lines, machinery, offices, and supporting infrastructure, making a near-term resumption of operations impossible.

The strike occurred just two days after Valorex acquired Aerosol for roughly 35 million shekels, adding financial and operational complications for the new owners as they assess the full impact.

Iranian officials framed the last Thursday attack as a measured response to Israeli actions, emphasizing the precision and effectiveness of Tehran’s hypersonic arsenal, including variants of the Fattah-2 glide vehicle.

 Capable of speeds up to Mach 13–15 and mid-flight manoeuvrability, these missiles can evade existing air-defence systems and strike strategic sites deep inside Israel.

The strike serves both retaliation and deterrence, demonstrating Iran’s ability to reach high-value targets while inflicting tangible losses on Israel’s drone production amid ongoing regional conflict.