US EditionIsrael's Missile Defenses Running Short as Iran Fires Hypersonics: Report
- Israel is running critically low on Arrow missile interceptors amid ongoing missile barrages from Iran's hypersonic Fattah-1 missiles.
- This shortage stems from sustained Iranian rocket attacks and limited resupply options worsened by depleted American THAAD stockpiles and a strained defense industrial base.
- The missile defense network includes Israel's Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 interceptors and the Iron Dome, which have so far managed threats but face increasing pressure from sophisticated missile technology.
- A senior U.S. official expressed doubts about the long-term feasibility of sustained missile defense by both the U.S. and Israel.
- Israel and the U.S. are accelerating domestic production and exploring alternative defenses, but prolonged conflict risks exposing vulnerabilities and may overwhelm current missile defense capabilities.
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Officials warn that Israel is beginning to run low on defensive interceptors
Israel is grappling with a critical shortage of defensive interceptors, raising concerns about its ability to counter ongoing rocket and missile threats, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. The depletion of these key components, essential for systems like the Iron Dome, comes amid heightened regional tensions and frequent attacks from adversaries. […]
For security reasons, the largest German airline has not been flying to Israel since the beginning of May. Due to the war with Iran, the airline is suspending flights to the Middle East even longer.
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