US Military Reportedly Used More Missiles Protecting Israel Than Itself During Operation Epic Fury
During Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military reportedly used more missiles to defend Israel than Israel did itself. The U.S. fired over 200 THAAD interceptors and more than 100 naval interceptors, while Israel used fewer than 100 Arrow interceptors. This expenditure has raised questions about the costs of U.S. support for Israel amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
- ▪The U.S. military fired more than 200 THAAD interceptors during Operation Epic Fury.
- ▪Israeli forces fired fewer than 100 Arrow interceptors and about 90 David’s Sling interceptors.
- ▪A U.S. official stated that the U.S. engaged twice as many Iranian missiles compared to Israel.
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Defense US Military Reportedly Used More Missiles Protecting Israel Than Itself During Operation Epic Fury (JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images) Francis Kapper Defense Reporter May 21, 2026 5:00 PM ET May 21, 2026 5:00 PM ET Francis Kapper Defense Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); During Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military expended more missiles defending Israel than Israeli forces expended, The Washington Post reported Thursday. The U.S.
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