How Iran’s air defenses collapsed in minutes in the 2025 war

Task & Purpose July 1, 2025
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Need fully assembled manufacturing software that will put your business ahead of schedule? Check out Odoo for a free 15-day trial at: https://www.odoo.com/r/eFA Israel's strikes on Iran, Operation Rising Lion, were an all-out blitz on Iranian air defenses from inside and above the country. With well-placed Spike missile systems, drones launched from trucks, standoff munitions, and electronic warfare, Israel shut down Iran's air defenses in mere hours. This paved the way for non-stealth 4th generation fighters like the F-15 and F-16 to use JDAMs on targets deep inside Iran, including in the capital city. In this we break down how this was accomplished, what it allowed Israeli jets to do, and how this is another example of how vulnerable major systems are to relatively low-tech attacks. Written by: Kyle Gunn Edited by: Savvy Intro-00:00-00:54 Odoo Ad-00:54-02:29 Rising Lion-02:29-End Task & Purpose is a military news and culture-oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. Like this video? You'll love https://taskandpurpose.com/ Watch our other shorts to get the latest military news from T&P. And you can follow us on social, too. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taskandpurpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/taskandpurpose TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taskandpurpose