Lebanese authorities said on Saturday that the Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon over the last day have killed at least 40 people including several children.

Israel's effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles in its airstrikes against Iran is expected to pique interest elsewhere in acquiring the weapons, which most major powers have avoided in favour of cruise missiles and glide bombs.

Iran's defense forces are advancing their medium-range air defense with the development of the indigenous AD-40 missile system, designed to improve the country's response to diverse aerial threats, including aircraft,