Israel’s war with Iran has pushed its defense systems to the brink, with the country reportedly running low on Arrow interceptors — a critical component of its missile shield. According to Israeli media outlet Ynetnews, Israel may only have 10–12 days of Arrow missile stock left amid relentless Iranian missile barrages. With each interceptor costing $2–3.5 million and nightly operations burning through $285 million, Israel’s financial reserves are depleting fast. A staggering $36 billion budget deficit and an $85 billion total war cost since October 2023 have raised alarm across defense circles. The country is now reportedly prioritizing intercepts for urban centers, allowing some missiles to land in open areas. While still operational offensively, analysts warn that without urgent U.S. resupply, Israel’s air defense may buckle under sustained pressure — a vulnerability adversaries may exploit. Meanwhile, Israeli officials remain tight-lipped, refusing to confirm outright financial collapse.
