Israel-Iran Conflict: If War Drags On, Israel’s Air Defense May Face Big Challenges
Iran’s ongoing missile and drone strikes may strain Israel’s advanced air defense systems.
New Delhi: 19 June 2025
Israel-Iran tensions have intensified, raising serious concerns. While Israel’s air defense systems have so far managed to stop most of Iran’s attacks, experts believe that if the war continues for a long time, Israel could face serious problems in protecting itself.
Israel’s Air Defense: Strong, But Limited
Israel is known for having one of the world’s best air defense systems. Most people have heard of the Iron Dome, but Israel also uses several other systems to stop different types of threats:
Iron Dome – Stops short-range rockets and artillery shells.
David’s Sling – Targets medium-range missiles.
Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 are designed to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.
These systems are designed to shoot down missiles and drones before they reach their targets. But each time they are used, they fire interceptor missiles, which are expensive and available in limited numbers.
Iran’s Strategy: Wear Down Israel’s Defenses
Iran keeps up its attacks on Israel, launching hundreds of missiles and drones. Experts say this is a plan to keep attacking continuously and exhaust Israel’s defense systems.
Ballistic missiles are fast-moving and challenging to stop mid-air.
Cruise Missiles – Can change direction, making them difficult to track.
Drones – Fly slowly and can stay in the air for a long time, often avoiding radar.
Reports say Iran has already used about 1,000 missiles out of its stockpile of 3,000. Iran also continues to build more, which means it can keep up the attacks for a long time.
Challenges for Israel Going Forward
Running Out of Interceptors – Israel needs to fire several interceptor missiles to stop one attack, which could quickly reduce its stock.
System Fatigue – Continuous use of defense systems could lead to errors or breakdowns.
Too Many Targets at Once – Iran could send many missiles and drones together to try to break through Israel’s defense.
Iran’s Defenses Are Fewer but Still Dangerous
Iran does not have as advanced air defense systems as Israel, but it does have some, including the S-300 system from Russia. These could help stop some Israeli airstrikes, though they are not as effective.
What Could Happen Next
If the conflict continues, both countries could suffer major losses. Israel’s defense might struggle to keep up, and Iran may keep increasing the number of attacks. The situation is serious, and experts say the longer the war goes on, the more dangerous it becomes for the whole region.
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