Israel's Air Force has developed potent air-launched ballistic missiles like the Blue Sparrow used for testing. It's seen here on an F-15D.Israeli Air ForceIsrael's weapon of choice in its attack on Iran was the air-launched ballistic missile.These allowed Israel to strike Iran rapidly and with minimum risk to its own aircraft.Air-launched missiles have many advantages over ground-fired ones.Over 100 Israeli fighter jets attacked 20 targets inside Iran, ranging from its top air defense systems to key missile manufacturing facilities, early on October 26.