Israel is currently facing a shortage of its key missile defense system, known as ‘Arrow,’ raising concerns about its ability to effectively counter long-range ballistic missile attacks from Iran. This shortage could impact Israel’s defense readiness in the face of escalating regional tensions.
According to a report by the American newspaper Wall Street Journal, citing an anonymous U.S. official, Israel’s supply of the ‘Arrow’ missile defense system is running low. However, the news agency Reuters has not yet been able to independently confirm this report.
It is important to note that Israel does not rely solely on the ‘Arrow’ system. Other defense systems, including the U.S.-supplied Patriot missile defense and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems, are also deployed in the region to intercept ballistic missiles.
Furthermore, the U.S. Navy’s destroyer warships have successfully intercepted various missiles, providing additional layers of defense for Israel and its allies in the Middle East.
Recently, Iranian armed forces launched the tenth phase of “Operation Wa’d-e-Sadiq 3,” raining missiles and drones on Israel. Multiple ballistic missiles targeted strategic and vital Israeli locations, escalating the conflict.
In response, the Israeli military confirmed the incoming missile strikes and activated its air defense systems to counter the attacks. This ongoing missile exchange highlights the increasing security challenges Israel faces as regional conflicts intensify.
As tensions remain high, Israel’s missile defense capabilities and the supply of critical systems like ‘Arrow’ will be closely watched by international observers, given their importance in maintaining the country’s security.