Integrated Air Defense Under Fire In Middle East Conflict
The conflict in Iran has highlighted the effectiveness of integrated air and missile defense systems, but also exposed key weaknesses and supply chain issues. Iranian attacks combining ballistic missiles and drone swarms have overwhelmed US defenses, with interceptors dwindling rapidly. According to Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the targeting of US THAAD/TPY-2 radars is a significant concern, as it may indicate a shift in Iranian tactics. This was first reported by Breaking Defense.