Missile Defense

According to the New York Times, fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptors remain in US stocks, with annual production at only 600 units. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman warned Donald Trump that extensive strikes on Iran would trigger retaliatory attacks against energy infrastructure in the Gulf states.

The Ministry of Defense, the IDF, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and the American MDA have successfully completed a planned test of the Arrow system. The test evaluated capabilities against future threats, integrating combat lessons, artificial intelligence, and new technologies.