US EditionChinese Study on US Missile Defense Gaps Validated by Iran War, Analysts Say
Iran's hypersonic missiles have penetrated U.S. and Israeli defenses, depleting interceptor stocks rapidly amid escalating regional conflict, straining missile defense sustainability.
- On Saturday, a Chinese research team led by Liao Longwen published in Tactical Missile Technology warning U.S. missile defence systems face severe limits against hypersonic speed and manoeuvrability.
- Iran's launch tempo, including 574 MRBMs over 12 days, reflects large missile capacity with stocks estimated in the low thousands, while footage and IRGC announcements showed missile breaches of Israeli and American defences.
- Analysts note U.S. forces fired more than 150 THAAD interceptors during June 2025, expending 92 rounds costing about $1.17 billion, while replenishment constraints delay restocking over a year.
- Despite initial reports, U.S. officials warn retaliation from Iran and allied militias could broaden the conflict, with no U.S. casualties reported as of Saturday.
- Longer-Term studies suggest U.S. strategic planners warn interceptor depletion compresses decision timelines and risks eroding Pacific deterrence, while replenishment constraints could force stock diversion from the Pacific and Taiwan.
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Iranian hypersonic missiles bypassed THAAD missile defense system, struck central Israel: media reports
According to IRNA, citing a statement from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Thursday, Iranian hypersonic missiles and advanced unmanned aerial vehicles bypassed the US-made THAAD missile defense system and struck Israel including Israeli defense ministry building and Ben Gurion Airport. According to the Times of Israel, Iran launched eight volleys of ballistic missiles at Israel on Thursday, sending millions running to bomb shelters.
Chinese Paper: THAAD, Patriot, Aegis “Failing” Hypersonic Missile Test? Has Iran War Confirmed Beijing's Claims?
As Iranian hypersonic missiles rain down on Israeli cities and US military bases across the Middle East, China is minutely observing every strike and every failed interception. On February 28, the US and Israel launched an all-out war on Iran, and Tehran responded by launching drones, ballistic, and hypersonic missiles all across the Middle East. […]
Iran Announces 'Blinding' US, Israel's Eye in Region; Vows Harsher Retaliation Coming
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced staging the 17th stage of its ongoing Operation True Promise 4 against Israeli and American targets throughout the region. The Corps made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, the fifth day since the launch of the operation in retaliation against unprovoked aggression against the Islamic Republic by Tel Aviv and Washington. “With the successful destruction of more than seven advanc…
IRGC releases footage of ballistic missile launches targeting Israel and Gulf states
Iran has so far launched more than 500 missiles and 2,000 drones since the war began -— 40% at Israel and 60% at U.S. positions -— with some strikes hitting civilian sites in Gulf states and Azerbaijan. https://worldisraelnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VIDEO-2026-03-05-19-06-40.mp4 The IRGC released footage showing missile launches targeting what it called American and israeli targets. pic.twitter.com/nW6j3NIp3N — Breaking911 (@Breaking911…
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