Hurdles in Iran force Israel to triple arms production as U.S. also under strain

As the Iran war drags on, interceptor and munitions production is set to surge, while the U.S. continues supplying arms but scales back strikes amid logistical strain – and Netanyahu's remarks near the Lebanon border hint at when the war may end

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As the Iran war drags on, interceptor and munitions production is set to surge, while the U.S. continues supplying arms but scales back strikes amid logistical strain – and Netanyahu's remarks near the Lebanon border hint at when the war may end

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Amos Harel

08:54 AM • March 30 2026 IDT

The Israeli defense industry has recently tripled the pace at which it produces interceptor missiles and other aerial munitions, in an attempt to respond to the army's needs during the war.

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