US used half its missile interceptors defending Israel: Washington Post
U.S. officials say the stockpile shortage could strain readiness if fighting resumes and has alarmed allies in Asia.
- 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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About half of the Pentagon's available reserves were used to intercept Iranian missiles launched against Israel. Lack of equipment worries US officials and allies.
The United States reportedly spent more than half of its THAAD interceptor stockpile on missile defenses during the defense of Israel from Iranian attacks in the last war. According to The Washington Post, the US has used more than 200 THAAD interceptors to shoot down missiles aimed at Israel. It has also deployed over 100 SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors for Israel’s defense, while Israel itself has used fewer than 100 Arrow interceptors and about 90…
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Report Says U.S. Fired More Missiles Defending Israel Than Israeli Forces During Iran Conflict
Pentagon stockpiles reportedly strained after Operation Epic Fury consumed large numbers of advanced missile interceptors. The post Report Says U.S. Fired More Missiles Defending Israel Than Israeli Forces During Iran Conflict first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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