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Israel’s missile interception rate has fallen to 65% over the past 24 hours, a significant drop from the 90% success rate recorded the previous day, according to a report by NBC News, citing senior Israeli defense officials.
The decline comes amid sustained Iranian missile barrages, raising fresh concerns over the pressure on Israel’s air defense systems, including the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow batteries.
Defense sources suggest that the intensity and volume of incoming projectiles may be stretching Israel’s missile defense infrastructure, potentially reducing its overall effectiveness during prolonged engagements.
Israeli officials have yet to confirm whether the drop is due to technical limitations, inventory strain, or evolving tactics from Iranian forces, but reassured the public that reinforcement measures are underway.
Analysts say the shift underscores the growing challenge of maintaining interception efficiency amid multi-phase, high-volume attacks — a scenario Israel’s defense architecture is now being forced to adapt to in real time.