Originally Posted by Capri
Why hasn't THAAD including Israel's own antimissile defenses -- Iron Dome, Arrow and David’s Sling systems intercepted and neutralized these rockets before they hit Israel panic

Reuters November 2, 2024
Seventy-one people in Israel and Israeli-occupied territories have been killed by Hezbollah's fire, according to Israeli authorities.

US arms shipment and Israeli “Iron Beam” -- Too late Too far down the track

From: The Washington Post November 2, 2024

On Friday, the Pentagon announced that it is sending, to the Middle East, which are expected to arrive in the coming months more
1. U.S. ballistic missile defense destroyers,
2, fighter squadron and tanker aircraft,
3. and B-52 long-range strike bombers

“Should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take every measure necessary to defend our people,” the Pentagon statement said.

From: CNN November 1, 2024
Israel expects its “Iron Beam” laser defense system to be operational within one year saying it will bring “a new era of warfare” as it engages in a war of drones and missiles with Iran and its regional partners.

The Jewish state spent more than $500 million on deals this week with Israeli developers Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, architect of Israel’s Iron Dome, and Elbit Systems to expand production of the shield.

Dubbed the "Iron Beam" the shield aims to use high-power lasers to counter an array of projectiles, including missiles, drones, rockets and mortars, Israel’s defense ministry said this week.

How will these help with the immediate Horror ‘Swarm of drones’: