Iran Claims New Ballistic Missiles Can Change Flight Path, Targets Mid-Air

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly announced new capabilities for some of its ballistic missiles, including the ability to alter their flight paths and change designated targets during flight.

The claims were highlighted in a video circulating on social media and shared on X, where the IRGC’s reported missile advances were presented as part of efforts to make its weapons more accurate and difficult for enemy air-defence systems to intercept.

According to the claims, some of the missiles can adjust their trajectory while airborne, potentially allowing them to respond to changes in the battlefield and complicate interception attempts.

The reported capability also includes the possibility of changing a missile’s intended target after launch and assigning a secondary target if necessary.

If independently confirmed, such capabilities could represent a significant development in missile guidance and battlefield flexibility, particularly because ballistic missiles typically follow predetermined flight paths after launch.

Iran has previously claimed advances in artificial intelligence and autonomous guidance for parts of its missile arsenal. A 2025 analysis by Recorded Future noted Iranian claims that certain missiles had been equipped with technologies intended to optimise flight paths and evade radar detection.

Iran has also continued to develop and deploy ballistic missiles during the ongoing regional conflict, with its missile programme remaining a major focus of military and strategic attention.

However, the latest claims about changing targets and flight paths during flight have not been independently verified by LeadNaija from an Iranian military statement or independent technical assessment.

LeadNaija will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as further information becomes available.