Cheap and elusive, drones put incessant pressure on Israel’s evolving air defenses
Iran's use of drones has put pressure on Israel's air defenses, with the US struggling to keep up with the sheer number of drones being launched. The cost disparity between the relatively cheap Iranian drones and the expensive US interceptor missiles has allowed Iran to drive up the cost of the conflict for the US.
Iran has been using drones to attack US facilities in the Middle East. The drones are relatively cheap, costing between $20,000 to $50,000, while US interceptor missiles cost millions. The US has been successful in taking down the drones, but the constant attacks have raised concerns about the US running out of interceptors. The drone attacks have been relentless, with multiple petroleum facilities and US embassies coming under attack. The use of drones has reshaped warfare, allowing smaller countries and non-state actors to compete with larger air forces.
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