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US used half its missile interceptors defending Israel: Washington Post
Pentagon assessments say the U.S. fired more than 200 THAAD interceptors and about 100 Navy missiles, leaving stockpiles strained.
- On Thursday, Defense Department assessments revealed the United States significantly depleted its advanced missile-defense interceptors while defending Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, firing far more munitions than Israeli forces used themselves.
- The United States launched more than 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors and over 100 Standard Missile-3 and-6 rounds, while Israel fired fewer than 100 Arrow interceptors and about 90 David's Sling interceptors.
- According to recent assessments, the United States now holds roughly 200 THAAD interceptors, about half of its total inventory, with a production line unable to keep pace with demand.
- Shortage of U.S. interceptors has alarmed allies in Asia, particularly Japan and South Korea, who depend on Washington as a deterrent against threats from North Korea and China.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated interceptors are "just one tool in a layered and integrated air defense network," while U.S. intelligence assesses Iran still possesses about 70% of its prewar missile stockpile.
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op-online.deThe U.S. has used hundreds of interceptors to defend Israel, much more high-end ammunition than Israel itself. An analysis.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right7Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Right
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