Tensions between Israel and Iran threaten to escalate further. Time for an overview of the military resources of the two states.
Tel Aviv/Tehran – It has almost 200 rockets Iran in its latest attack on Israel fired. The fact that such attacks end relatively lightly is due to a sophisticated protection system. In addition to around a million bomb shelters across the country, Israel’s defense system is based primarily on three pillars: the “Iron Dome”, the “Sling of David” and the “Arrow” missile defense system.
Israel has one of the most sophisticated defense systems in the world (see infobox) and can therefore intercept a large proportion of its enemies’ attacks. But Iran also has a number of different surface-to-air missile defense systems. How AlJazeera Reportedly, in February, Iran commissioned the “Azarakhsh” infrared detection system, which is equipped with radar and electro-optical systems to detect and intercept targets.
The Iron Dome is considered a symbol of the USA’s role as Israel’s protective force against Iran
Iran’s defense system also includes over 42 Russian-made long-range S-200, S-300 and local Bavar-373 aircraft; over 59 US MIM-23 Hawk, HQ-2J and Khordad-15 medium-range missiles and the 279 Chinese-made CH-SA-4 and 9K331 Tor-M1 short-range missiles. In areas such as the army, artillery and navy, Iran outnumbers Israel’s armed forces.
Israel’s defense system
The “Iron Cathedral” is for defense against short-range rockets and projectiles 4 to 70 kilometers designed. According to information from the USA, construction, development and maintenance took place dpa has so far been supported with more than three billion US dollars – the Iron Dome is considered a symbol of the USA’s role as Israel’s protective power. According to Israel, the system has been used several thousand times since it was launched in 2011. According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ annual report “Military Balance 2024,” the Iron Dome has a success rate of more than 90 percent.
They also have the “Sling of David”with the ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones at a range of up to 300 kilometers should be tracked down and destroyed. According to its own information, the USA invested around 2.4 billion US dollars in the development.
Israel also has the most advanced Arrow missile defense system. Developers have loudly Canal26 claims that the Arrow system Can intercept missiles from a distance of up to 2,400 kilometers are fired above the Earth’s atmosphere. This was also documented in footage of the recent attacks.
Iran has more soldiers, Israel has more budget
When it comes to the number of soldiers, Iran is loud The Military Balance 2023published by the British think tank International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)a clear advantage: 610,000 active Iranian soldiers compared to 169,500 active Israeli soldiers.
According to a report from Stockholm in April 2024, military spending is at its peak International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) In the published fact sheet, however, Israel is at the forefront. Iran spent $10.3 billion in 2023, while Israel spent $27.5 billion in 2023 US dollars for its military brought up.
Israel’s ground forces are inferior to Iran’s tanks and guns
Loud The Military Balance 2023 Iran has more than 10,513 battle tanks, more than 6,798 artillery pieces and more than 640 armored personnel carriers. The army also has 50 helicopters.
Israel also has around 400 battle tanks, 530 artillery pieces and more than 1,190 personnel carriers.
Battle in the air: Iran and Israel duel on equal terms in aircraft
Iran’s Air Force According to the report, it has 312 combat-capable aircraft and the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) has another 23. The air force has two attack helicopters, the army has 50 and the IRGC has five.
Israel has 345 combat aircraft and 43 attack helicopters.
Navy: Iran has significantly more combat power than Israel
Iran’s Navy has 17 tactical submarines, 68 patrol and littoral combat boats, seven corvettes, 12 landing ships, 11 landing craft, and 18 logistics and support equipment.
Israel, on the other hand, has five submarines and 49 patrol and coastal fighters. Despite all these differences, it should also be noted that Iranian equipment is usually much older and is significantly inferior in performance to its Israeli counterparts: such as the Israeli F-35 fighter jets or the Merkava tanks.
Ballistic missiles from Israel and Iran
According to that Missile Defense Project According to the US-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Iran has at least twelve different types of medium and short-range ballistic missiles in its arsenal. These range from the Tondar 69 with a range of 150 km to the Khorramshahr and Sejjil, both of which have a range of up to 2,000 km.
Israel has at least four different types of intermediate and medium-range ballistic missiles, from the LORA with a range of 280 km to the Jericho-3 with a range between 4,800 km and 6,500 km.
Nuclear escalation between Iran and Israel in the Middle East not likely
A report from AlJazeera According to him, it is unlikely that Iran and Israel will attack each other with nuclear weapons. According to the US-based Arms Control Association Israel is estimated to have 90 nuclear warheads.
On the other hand, it is also not assumed that Iran has nuclear weapons. However, it does have an advanced nuclear program and operates several nuclear facilities and research centers. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei banned the manufacture of weapons in the early 2000s, saying it was forbidden in Islam. However, Iran threatened in May to change its nuclear doctrine “if Iran’s existence was threatened.” (lm/dpa)
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