Hebrew press reports indicated that the occupation's security establishment faces a strategic challenge in the form of dwindling interceptor missile stockpiles, especially the 'Arrow' systems designed to counter ballistic missiles. Sources explained that the intensive consumption of these defenses during ongoing confrontations on the Gaza, Lebanon, and Yemen fronts, in addition to previous Iranian attacks, has led to a significant depletion of available defensive capabilities.
Sources pointed out that this shortage has led some of the occupation's warplanes to refrain from launching interceptor missiles in certain situations to preserve what remains of the stock. In light of this reality, the Ministry of War has submitted urgent requests to increase supplies and compensate for the existing deficit, warning that any comprehensive and widespread confrontation with Iran could reveal serious defensive vulnerabilities that cannot be filled quickly enough.
On the other hand, the situation in the United States does not appear to be any better, as Washington suffers from a noticeable decline in 'Patriot' missile stockpiles after large batches were directed to support the Ukrainian front. This shortage has prompted the Pentagon to conclude long-term contracts with major military manufacturing companies such as 'Lockheed Martin' and 'Raytheon' to increase the annual production rate to thousands of missiles, in an attempt to address the growing security gap.
Military estimates indicate that the American strategic reserve will not fully recover its levels before 2028 or 2029, which puts the US administration in a real dilemma regarding resource allocation. Washington finds itself forced to balance Ukraine's urgent needs with the security requirements of the Israeli occupation, while maintaining sufficient reserves to confront potential scenarios with international powers such as China or Iran.
Regarding costs, the intensification of global production is expected to lead to a reduction in the prices of interceptor missiles, as the price of a 'Patriot' missile may drop to about $4.4 million. Although Israeli missiles such as 'Arrow-3' and 'David's Sling' are relatively less expensive, the crisis is not limited to defense only, but also includes heavy offensive munitions such as 'Mother of All Bombs' which the United States currently suffers from limited production of.
The occupation has consumed the majority of its interceptor systems during the current confrontations, making the inventory file a major vulnerability in the event of a direct confrontation with Tehran.
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Hebrew report warns of depletion of Israeli interceptor missile stock in the face of any widespread Iranian attack