Brig. Gen. Sh', outgoing head of the Israeli Air Force Equipment Directorate, said in an interview with Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) that the IAF could have reached a point where it would have to ground aircraft due to a lack of spare parts, citing an arms embargo by European countries. He also discussed the IAF's dependence on the United States and the status of interceptor missiles, amid reports that a US interceptor shortage halted an American strike on Iran.
In a candid interview with Galei Tzahal (Army Radio), outgoing head of the Israeli Air Force Equipment Directorate Brig. Gen. Sh' revealed that the IAF could have been forced to ground aircraft due to a shortage of spare parts. He attributed the shortage primarily to an arms and spare parts embargo imposed by European countries during the war. The interview touched on the IAF's continuous readiness and its dependence on the United States, remarks that carry added weight given recent discussions about the 'Super Sparta' program. Brig. Gen. Sh' also addressed the status of Israel's interceptor missile stocks, against the backdrop of overnight reports that a similar shortage of interceptors in the United States halted an American strike on Iran. The remarks come amid growing concerns about the impact of weapon supply constraints on military operations.
2 developments
- DevelopingSenior Israeli official warns: IAF will be over Tehran if Iran attacks
- DevelopingIsraeli official says a strike on Iran still seems distant but vigilance is maintained
- DevelopingIDF Chief of Staff: Israel closely monitoring, ready to resume fighting in Iran
- StrongIsraeli Defense Officials Say US, IDF on High Alert; Aggressive Strike Postponed
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