Military leaders warn that not all Iranian drones can be intercepted, raising concerns in Congress.
U.S. Officials Warn Not All Iranian Drones Can Be Intercepted
Top U.S. military officials told lawmakers in a closed briefing yesterday that they may not be able to shoot down every Iranian drone targeting U.S. bases and assets. Iran has deployed thousands of Shahed one-way attack drones, which fly low and slow, making them harder to detect and intercept. Officials said they can stop most but not all of the drones and are focusing on destroying launch sites quickly.
A senior administration official said Iran’s strategy to deplete U.S. interceptors has largely failed because multiple defense measures are effective. Lawmakers remain concerned about the pace of interceptor use, though Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine said stockpiles are sufficient. He added that the U.S. has enough precision munitions for both offense and defense.
The high rate of defense has been costly. In the early days of the conflict, U.S. spending was about $2 billion per day, now closer to $1 billion, and expected to decline. President Trump said U.S. stockpiles are “virtually unlimited” for mid-range munitions, though high-end weapons remain limited.
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