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Israel Is Running Low on Missile Interceptors. What's Next?
The Wall Street Journalยท 2025-06-20 17:48
Defense Capacity Concerns - Industry analysts suggest Israel's aero interceptors are in short supply, raising concerns about long-term defense capabilities [1] - Israel's interception rate for ballistic missiles is approximately 90%, but capacity, not capability, is the critical factor [2] - The US is augmenting Israel's defenses, indicating awareness of interceptor capacity issues [3] - Analysts emphasize the need for a swift resolution to the conflict, as neither the US nor Israel can sustain prolonged missile interception [4] Production and Cost - Israel's defense ministry made a deal with IIA to produce more A3 interceptors [3] - Each Arrow interceptor costs over $2 million and requires significant production time [3] Strategic Implications - Iran possesses more missiles than Israel and the US have interceptors [1] - US interceptor resources are also limited [4]