Amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, a major report by The Wall Street Journal claims that Israel’s stockpile of Arrow long-range missile defense interceptors is nearly exhausted. These claims come as Iran has reportedly launched over 400 ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones toward Israeli territory since last week.
While Israeli defense systems—including the Arrow-3, David’s Sling, and Iron Dome—have intercepted the majority of incoming threats, experts warn that Israel's high-tech defense network is under unprecedented strain.
🚀 Iran's Relentless Barrage:
According to Israel’s Prime Minister's Office:
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Iran has fired more than 400 missiles at Israel in a series of 11 separate strikes.
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Hundreds of drones were also launched, many of which were neutralized mid-air by multi-tier missile defense systems.
Iran’s use of long-range ballistic missiles has specifically triggered heavy reliance on the Arrow system, which is capable of intercepting missiles from up to 2,300 kilometers away.
⚠️ Arrow Interceptor Shortage?
The Wall Street Journal suggests that the Israeli stockpile of Arrow interceptors is dangerously low. However, Israeli defense officials strongly deny this, calling the claims “baseless” and “detached from reality.”
Still, multiple sources indicate that the pace of conflict is depleting Israel’s missile inventory faster than expected, sparking strategic concerns among NATO-aligned defense experts.
🤝 U.S. Support in Full Swing:
The Pentagon has reportedly deployed additional air, land, and sea-based missile defense assets to the Middle East to assist Israel. A U.S. defense official told WSJ that Washington is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating emergency resupply channels if required.
“We are aware of the risk,” said a U.S. official. “The U.S. is reinforcing defensive systems throughout the region to support our allies.”
Despite the cooperation, American officials quietly admit that some of the U.S.’s own reserves are being tapped to support Israel, raising concerns about long-term readiness.
🧠 What’s at Stake?
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Strategic Threat: Depletion of Israel’s Arrow missiles could weaken its ability to intercept Iranian ballistic missiles in the coming days.
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Escalation Risk: Without effective defenses, a broader military escalation across the region could unfold.
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Diplomatic Response: The U.S. and allies are working rapidly behind the scenes to maintain stability and replenish interceptor stocks.
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