Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled the LAHAT ALPHA missile on October 21, 2025, a next-generation laser-guided anti-tank missile that doubles the range of the original LAHAT missile from 10 to over 20 kilometers. This new variant is two meters long, weighs 25 kilograms, and features a larger warhead available in anti-tank and fragmentation versions. Its advanced laser homing guidance allows engagement beyond line of sight, overcoming GPS denial and limited visibility, thus enabling precise strikes on armored vehicles, fortified structures, coastal targets, and fast-moving threats. The missile is versatile, capable of launch from 105mm and 120mm platforms on land, sea, or air, including vehicles and helicopters. The development aligns with modern military requirements for longer-range, precision volume firepower, especially relevant for operations in urban and asymmetric environments. IAI president Boaz Levy highlighted LAHAT ALPHA’s enhanced lethality, range, and cost-effectiveness, reinforcing its role in meeting future combat challenges. The missile benefits from decades of operational experience with its predecessor, widely used by various armed forces globally, including Israel’s Defense Forces. This advancement may appeal to Indian defense forces for their evolving battlefield needs.