US Missile Defenses Heavily Depleted in Shielding Israel: Report

Israel desperate to replenish missile interceptors as defense, finance ministries clash over funding

The US used almost 20 percent of its global stockpile of THAAD missile interceptors to defend Israel during its war on Iran

U.S. used up to 20% THAAD stockpile in shielding Israel, say reports

The United States depleted a substantial share of its advanced missile interceptors to defend Israel against Iranian attacks in the recent 12-day conflict. The operation consumed an estimated $800 million and strained global stockpiles, according to U.S. media reports.

US splurged $800m on THAAD in 12 days to shield Israel from Iranian missiles: Reports

One of America’s most advanced anti-missile systems was exhausted by Iranian missile strikes during the recent Israeli war on Gaza, say reports.

Defending Israel Has Depleted America’s Anti-Missile Arsenal.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. deployed a significant portion of its advanced THAAD anti-missile system to Israel during its 12-day conflict with Iran, which included strikes on nuclear facilities and retaliatory Iranian missile strikes.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The United States, Israel, Iran, and Iranian proxy groups such as Yemen’s Houthis.WHEN & WHERE: The conflict occurred in June 2025, primarily in Israel and Iran.KEY QUOTE: “Neither the U.S.…

U.S. Missile Defense Is Under Strain

Following the announcement on October 13 that the U.S. military will deploy a battery of Theater High Altitude Air Defense (THAAD) missiles to Israel, strains and limitations are beginning to show in both countries’ missile defense systems. Although there was no explicit quid pro quo, the deployment may have been linked to pressure on Israel […]

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