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Israel Aerospace Industries Teaser Missile Presented at AUSA Exhibition in United States.
The annual AUSA (Association of the United States Army) exhibition is taking place in Washington, D.C., bringing together the top players in the global defense industry to showcase the latest technological advancements. Among the innovative equipment presented this year, Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) TEASER missile is attracting particular attention. This seeker-less, automatically guided missile represents a new generation of individual assault weapons designed to meet the current needs of armed forces for precision, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
The TEASER is an Automatic Command-to-Line-Of-Sight individual assault missile. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
The TEASER is an ACLOS (Automatic Command-to-Line-Of-Sight) individual assault missile, optimized for targeting ground forces, infrastructures, lightly armored vehicles, as well as low-flying aerial targets. Its most notable feature is the absence of an autonomous guidance device, enabling the missile to achieve high precision while keeping production and usage costs low. Without relying on GNSS, the TEASER can operate independently of any global positioning system, enhancing its reliability in hostile environments.
The TEASER missile stands out with its high payload-to-weight ratio, ensuring significant strike power in a compact form. It has a versatile warhead capable of neutralizing various target types, from enemy personnel to light structures. A version equipped with a proximity sensor is also available for aerial targets. With a maximum range of 2,500 meters and a speed of 200 meters per second, the TEASER can perform effectively in complex tactical contexts.
The missile's dimensions—70 cm in length and 8.4 cm in diameter—facilitate its integration into existing armament configurations and make it compatible with various optical devices. The targeting system, called Teaser-Sight, features internal day and night vision channels, allowing for quick adaptation to combat conditions. This sight can also rely on external video sources, a feature that provides TEASER with valuable configuration flexibility.
IAI designed the TEASER to be used in different launch scenarios, providing the adaptability needed for soldiers in the field. In portable launch mode, the Teaser-Sight is directly attached to the launch tube, allowing the operator to guide the missile to its target in line of sight. In mounted launch mode, the system can be operated remotely by the user, which reduces the risk of direct exposure to enemy fire.
The AUSA exhibition, a key event in the defense sector, provides an annual strategic platform for innovations intended for American and international armed forces. AUSA brings together experts, military decision-makers, and industry leaders to discuss contemporary security challenges and to discover technological advancements shaping the future battlefield. Israel Aerospace Industries' presence at the exhibition underscores the company's commitment to designing robust equipment tailored to modern warfare requirements.
IAI’s TEASER missile thus stands out as a high-performance, cost-effective precision strike system, meeting adaptability and rapid deployment needs. Its ability to operate without GNSS, combined with ease of integration with existing equipment, makes it an attractive solution for armed forces seeking reliable and modular systems.