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Israel Faces Arrow Interceptor Shortage as Hypersonic Strikes Mount

Washington is dispatching THAAD batteries alongside warships to bolster Israel’s depleted missile defenses following Tehran’s hypersonic missile attacks.

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Wednesday June 18, 2025.

Overview

  • Arrow interceptor stocks have fallen to critical levels after sustained Iranian attacks, straining Israel’s ability to counter long-range threats.
  • U.S. defense officials warn that diverting interceptors to Israel risks depleting America’s own missile defense reserves.
  • Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards launched Fattah-1 hypersonic missiles targeting Israel, challenging existing defense systems with speeds above Mach 5.
  • The Pentagon has deployed the USS Nimitz carrier strike group and over 30 aerial refueling tankers to the region to strengthen deterrence.
  • President Trump has demanded Iran’s unconditional surrender and is evaluating requests to supply munitions for strikes on the Fordow nuclear facility.