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Missiles running low: US struggles to replenish interceptors depleted in aid to Israel

Pentagon is seeking $3.5 billion in emergency funds to replace missile interceptors depleted during June’s Israel-Iran war, raising concerns over America’s ability to sustain supplies while maintaining its own military readiness

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.20.25

US used 25% of its THAAD interceptors to defend Israel against Iran: 'Not something the US can afford to do repeatedly'

During the 12-day war with Iran, the US deployed more than 100 THAAD missiles to counter Iranian ballistic missile threats; 'This is a significant commitment to Israel,' experts told CNN; Last year, only 11 new THAAD missiles were produced, and the current pace is worrying the Pentagon: 'Stock is running low, we need more - and faster'

ynet | 07.28.25

Demonstration in Yemen in support of Houthis

Intercepted in midair, Saturday morning missile launch from Yemen wakes up southern Israel

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by Israeli defense systems after sirens sounded across southern cities, causing no injuries or damage; Incident comes days after ceasefire with Iran and follows limited Houthi involvement during recent conflict

Yoav Zitun, Ilana Curiel | 06.28.25

'Prepared to intercept ballistic missiles': After a decade of development and shock of October 7, Israel’s laser shield fires back

Iron Beam laser system records dozens of successful interceptions, mainly Hezbollah drones, complementing Iron Dome; 'Since the war began, we’ve been firing, testing and developing systems,' says Defense Ministry R&D chief

Yoav Zitun | 05.29.25

Houthi missile hit near Ben Gurion Airport due to 'technical issue,' IDF probe finds

Military says detection, operation of defense systems and alert mechanisms functioned properly, but malfunction in interceptor missile led to miss

Yoav Zitun | 05.04.25

Rockets score direct hit on Kiryat Shmona buildings; barrage of 30 rockets targets Western Galilee

Hezbollah rockets damage local hesder yeshiva, homes; increased rocket fire comes as cease-fire deal seems within reach

Yoav Zitun, Yair Kraus, Lior Ben Ari | 11.18.24

אדוארד סללוב מנהריה נפגע מרסיס רקטה בערב שמחת תורה ומת ומפצעיו כעבור שבועיים

Nahariya man, 57, dies two weeks after being hit by rocket shrapnel

Edward Salulov couldn't reach the shelter in time when sirens sounded in the northern city of Nahariya, and was critically injured by shrapnel from an intercepted rocket; After two weeks, he has succumbed to his wounds; 'He taught children how to catch fish and tie hooks,' a local said

Yair Kraus | 11.03.24

US faces interceptor missile shortage amid Gaza war, global threats

US sees missile stockpile depleting after over a year of aiding Israel in Gaza and the Red Sea; This raises concerns about US military readiness amid potential conflicts with Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and Russian aggression toward Ukraine

ynet correspondents | 10.30.24

מערכת מגן אור בתצוגה לקראת ביקורו של ביידן

The era of laser defense: A historic milestone in Israel's defense

Analysis: It's similar to the global breakthrough in transforming drones for intelligence and operational use; The decision of the Defense Ministry to put 2 billion shekels into the country's advanced Iron Beam laser interception systems shows confidence in its performance and in its future profitability as a defense export

Ron Ben Yishai | 10.28.24

Hezbollah fires 25 rockets toward Nahariya, man seriously injured

IDF reports dozens of rockets were seen crossing into the country in fresh salvo fired from Lebanon; Israeli seriously injured after being hit by interceptor shrapnel

Ynet | 10.23.24

2 northern Israeli factories struck in fresh rocket barrage from Lebanon

Buildings hit in Acre and Kiryat Bialik industrial zones; parked cars in Herzliya damaged by falling interception fragments after alerts issued for Tel Aviv, Nazareth regions; no injuries reported

Ynet | 10.23.24

Israel faces 'severe shortage' of interceptor missiles, says report

Experts and senior officials in the military industry tell London-based Financial Times newspaper that Israel is facing a "serious munitions issue" as it prepares for an attack in Iran, which could ignite further escalation. CEO of IAI: 'Some of our lines work 24 hours, 7 days a week. It is no secret that we need to replenish stocks.”'

Ynet | 10.15.24

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