ADM-160 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Wreckage A Reminder Of Ongoing Spying On Iran's Air Defenses

Remnants photographed in Iran have been identified as components of a Raytheon ADM-160 Miniature Air-Launched Decoy. The wreckage was reportedly recovered after an Iranian interception, but its exact location, date and circumstances have not been independently confirmed. MALD is designed to imitate aircraft signatures and stimulate hostile air-defence sensors, making it useful for reconnaissance and suppression missions. The available evidence does not establish who launched this vehicle or the precise purpose of the flight.