The United States fired nearly $500 million worth of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles to defend Israel during June’s 12-day war with Iran, according to a newly released Pentagon budget document.
According to the document, a request dated Aug. 1 seeks $498.265 million in emergency funding to replace interceptors used to help Israel.
“Funds are required for the procurement of replacement THAAD Interceptors expended in support of Israel. This is a congressional special interest item. This is an emergency budget requirement,” the document said.
The U.S. Army reportedly fired over 150 THAAD interceptors to defend Israel during its 12-day war with Iran in June, raising concerns about the remaining U.S. stockpile. Each interceptor, which can intercept ballistic missiles at ranges of up to 124 miles, costs roughly $12.7 million.
The same budget documents detail other weapons used in U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities under Operation Midnight Hammer.
Officials previously confirmed that B-2 bombers dropped 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs, while a Navy submarine launched more than two dozen Tomahawk cruise missiles.
The filings add that Boeing GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs and BAE Systems’ AGR-20 FALCO rockets were also used, with $2.3 million and $3.3 million requested for replenishment.
Iranian officials said the country’s nuclear facilities had been “badly damaged” following U.S. strikes, aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
