The coordinated planning by the US and allies aims to bolster Israel's defenses against a rising Iranian missile threat, highlighting the changing nature of modern warfare. Defense Secretary John Healey remarked on the differences in threat levels, noting that while British RAF Typhoons were ready, there was nothing requiring immediate action, underscoring the unique challenges posed by high-speed ballistic missiles.
Despite having military assets ready in the Eastern Mediterranean, US and UK jets did not engage during the recent Iranian missile attack. The nature of the threat, which consisted of 181 ballistic missiles, meant that slower-moving drones were the primary concern for interception, reflecting a shift in tactics and the adaptation of air defense systems.
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