Troops from the 82nd Airborne Division prepare to deploy from Fort Bragg, N.C., to Eastern Europe in response to the war in Ukraine, Feb. 14, 2022. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)
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Iranian missiles and drones have struck multiple Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Dimona, in recent days, exposing vulnerabilities in Israel’s integrated air defense network shared with the United States, the Quincy Institute of Responsible Statecraft reported.
Israel’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow 2 and 3, and U.S.-provided THAAD systems were designed to protect against a range of threats, but recent attacks suggest gaps in detection rather than interception.
Satellite imagery indicates Iran has targeted at least 10 U.S. radar sites across the Middle East, including AN/TPY-2 radars and a Phased Array Radar in Qatar, undermining situational awareness for both nations.
U.S. bases in the region are increasingly unsafe, with personnel relocating off-base after attacks injured servicemembers and damaged aircraft.
Analysts warn that repairing ground-based radars is costly and slow, underscoring the need for greater investment in space- and satellite-based air defense systems.
Read more at the Quincy Institute of Responsible Statecraft.
