This concerns the Majid launcher (AD-08), which, according to specialized observers, may have been involved in an attempt to target the American F-35 fighter jet.
Majid is a mobile system mounted on a light 4×4 all-terrain truck, equipped with missile launchers and an electro-optical/infrared sensor.
The uniqueness of the Majid system lies in its passive design, which lacks radar, making it significantly harder to detect and attack. Moreover, it uses infrared missiles with thermal guidance, enabling it to engage stealth aircraft at close range.
The effective range of this system is about 8 kilometers, implying its deployment relatively close to the front line. Observers believe that Majid is intended for ambush attacks.
