The US Navy recently confirmed that its warships successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles directed at Israel, following Iran's retaliation to Israel's military operations. In response to escalating tensions, the Navy deployed five destroyers to the Eastern Mediterranean, equipped for ballistic missile defense. This marks the third time in 18 months the Navy defended Israel from missile attacks, though concerns have been voiced about the rapid depletion of their missile interceptor stockpiles, particularly the Standard Missile-3, prompting future strategic considerations.
The Navy confirmed multiple intercepts of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel, highlighting its ongoing commitment to support Israeli defense amidst regional tensions.
As the Navy details its interceptions, leadership expresses concern over dwindling stockpiles of critical ballistic missile interceptors like the Standard Missile-3.
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