The Mistral is an infrared-guided, fire-and-forget short-range surface-to-air missile engineered with a two-stage solid-propellant motor, advanced cooled IR seeker, and proximity-fuzed high-explosive warhead. Reaching speeds above Mach 2.5 and ranges up to 8 km, it integrates tripod, vehicle, and naval launch platforms with digital target acquisition systems for enhanced accuracy. | Military Mechanics

Modern missile defense systems are designed to detect, track, and intercept incoming threats in seconds. In this video, we explain how layered air and missile defense works, the technology behind radar tracking and interceptors, and why these systems have become increasingly effective. This is a technical, non-political look at defense engineering and how nations protect their airspace. What do you think is the most important factor in missile defense? Share your thoughts below. In this video, w