Israelis Brace for Retaliation After Joint U.S.–Israel Strikes on Iran

Air Defense Systems and Military Analysis

Military experts are examining the technical aspects of the missile wave, including launch platforms, payload types, and interception rates. Israel’s air defense architecture — layered to address threats ranging from short-range rockets to long-range ballistic missiles — faced a complex operational test.

Questions under review include the number of projectiles launched, how many were intercepted, and the extent of physical damage. Defense analysts also considered the role of early warning intelligence and satellite monitoring in mitigating impact.

Cybersecurity teams remained alert for potential parallel digital attacks targeting infrastructure, communications networks, or financial systems.