Almas (missile)
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| Almas | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Surface-to-surface missile Air-to-surface missile |
| Place of origin | Iran |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2021-present |
| Wars | Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–2024) 2026 Lebanon war |
| Specifications | |
| Warhead | Tandem HEAT/thermobaric [citation needed] |
| Engine | Solid-fuel rocket |
Operational range | 4 km (Almas-1) |
Guidance system | Imaging infrared homing (IIR) & electro-optical (EO) [citation needed] |
Almas (Persian: الماس, lit. 'diamond')[1] is a family of unlicensed Iranian copies of the Israeli Spike family of surface-to-surface and air-to-surface missiles used for anti-armor attacks.[2]
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Iran reportedly was transferred Israeli Spike-MR missiles that were captured during the 2006 Lebanon War by Hezbollah,[3] which were converted into an unlicensed variant of the missile that was designated the Almas-1.[2][4] The ground-launched ATGM version was unveiled in public on 7 July 2021.[4] It was shown overseas at the MILEX 2023 exhibition held in May in Belarus[5] and at the Partner 2023 exhibition held in September in Serbia.[6]
On 25 January 2024, a video was released that appeared to show Hezbollah forces using the system against an Israeli surveillance outpost[7] at Shlomi.[8] On 27 January 2024, another attack involving the Almas was reported at Rosh HaNikra.[8]
In November 2024, it was reported that Israeli troops captured Almas ATGMs alongside Kornets from Hezobollah forces during Operation Northern Arrows.[9]
In January 2025, it was reported that the Badr ATGM was developed based on the Almas.[10][11]
