UNZ: 15-09-2024,
Israel’s Vaunted Missile Defense System Turns Out to be Worthless
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An early morning missile attack triggered sirens across Israel sending more than 2 million Israelis rushing for the safety of nearby shelters. A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces claimed responsibility for the missile strike that was launched from mainland Yemen and landed in an area in central Israel. There were no reports of casualties or damage to vital infrastructure.
The launching of the long-range hypersonic missile represents a significant upgrade in the Houthi’s arsenal that threatens to dramatically impact the regional balance of power. And while it is too soon to determine whether Yemen’s new-found offensive capability will be sufficient to alter the course of the war in Gaza, it is worth noting that their state-of-the-art ballistic missiles easily eluded all of Israel’s cutting edge aerial defense systems making them virtually obsolete overnight. In short, Israel has no means of defending itself against incoming surface-to-surface hypersonic missiles launched from Yemen.
The speed at which the hypersonic missiles travel is a marvel in itself and explains why Israel’s air defenses are no match.