Israel faces a critical shortage of interceptor missiles amid enhanced air defense against Iran and proxies; U.S. deploys THAAD system to assist.

A Financial Times report reveals that Israel is experiencing a critical shortage of interceptor missiles as it enhances its air defense against potential threats from Iran and its proxies. The U.S. is accelerating efforts to assist Israel, including the imminent deployment of the THAAD system. Experts warn that simultaneous attacks from Iran and Hezbollah could overwhelm Israel's defenses. Despite increased production efforts, missile manufacturing cannot be rapidly scaled.

October 15, 2024
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