The Spike: Israel's Secret Weapon.
Simon Whistler · January 6, 2026 · 14 min video · Middle East
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The Spike: Israel's Secret Weapon — a Fronts video briefing on Middle East.
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- 2025 Operation Reveals Israel's Spike WeaponIn the free preview
- Spike Missile Design and CapabilitiesIn the free preview
- Global Impact, Adoption and FutureInsiders
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On 13 June 2025, the nation of Israel initiated Operation Rising Lion, an all- out comprehensive series of attacks against the nation of Iran. In the crosshairs were Iranian nuclear facilities, Iranian military headquarters, Iranian missiles and launch equipment, and the best and brightest of Iran's military and intelligence apparatus.
Overhead, Israeli F-15s, F-16s, and F-35s reign hell across the nation, but while the art holders in Tehran would have known to expect Israeli bombardment from the skies, they were utterly unprepared for what happened on the ground.
All across the nation, remotely operated launches came to life, pre-positioned well in advance so that the people who placed the matter ample time to escape.
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