by Rich Lowry
We now know that all the scorn that has been poured on missile defense over the years was perverse and wrong.
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An interception attempt is made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel March 1, 2026.
Jamal Awad/Reuters
We officially live in the age of missile defense.
The U.S.–Israeli war against Iran has been the showcase for missile-defense systems — interceptors, radars, and complex command and control — that are extremely robust and have largely defanged Iran’s foremost military threat to Israel, U.S. forces, and other countries around the region.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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We officially live in the age of missile defense.
The U.S.–Israeli war against Iran has been the showcase for missile-defense systems — interceptors, radars, and complex command and control — that are extremely robust and have largely defanged Iran’s foremost military threat to Israel, U.S. forces, and other countries around the region.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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