Iran can still fire drones and missiles - experts weigh the implications on the war
Defense News • • world
Key Points:
- Iran has launched over 540 missiles and 1,450 drone strikes against Gulf states, with drones making up about 75% of attacks, aiming to overwhelm regional and U.S.-aligned air defenses through saturation tactics.
- Gulf countries report high interception rates, notably the UAE detecting 941 drones and intercepting 876, using advanced systems like Patriot, THAAD, and fighter jets, but face challenges due to the high cost and logistical strain of intercepting numerous low-cost drones.
- Experts warn that the prolonged drone conflict will require Gulf states to develop cheaper, scalable defense layers such as electronic warfare, jammers, and directed energy weapons to avoid exhausting expensive interceptors.
- Tehran’s offensive capabilities are reportedly declining due to U.S. and
