by Mehmet Emin Hazret
① ISRAEL’S MISSILE DEFENSE COST
| System | Cost per unit |
|---|---|
| Iron Dome | $100,000 – $150,000 |
| David’s Sling | ~$700,000 |
| Arrow 2 / 3 | $3,000,000 / $400,000 |
Total defense cost: $163.5 million
Average daily defense and operation expenditure: ~$200 million
Weekly total (defense + operations): ~$1.4 billion
② IRAN’S DAMAGE FROM ISRAELI ATTACKS
Targeted Locations:
- Nuclear facilities: Natanz, Fordo, Isfahan
- Missile & ammunition depots
- Air & naval bases
- Energy infrastructure: South Pars Gas Field
- Civilian structures (e.g. an apartment building destroyed, ~50 civilian casualties)
Estimated total damage: ~$400 million
③ ISRAEL’S ATTACK COST
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of attacks | 3,000+ |
| Types of attacks | Aerial, missile, UAV, artillery |
| Average daily expenditure | ~$725 million |
| All figures include both defense system and active atack operations | ~$5.075 billion |
④ IRAN’S MISSILE & UAV ATTACK COST
| Type | Estimate | Average Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballistic Missiles | ~400 units | ~$450,000 | ~$180 million |
| UAVs | ~2000 units | ~$25,000 | ~$50 million |
⑤ WEEKLY WAR BALANCE (SUMMARY)
| Country | Category | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | Total attack & defense expenditure | ≈ $5.075 billion |
| Israel | Missile defense systems | ≈ $1.4 billion |
| Iran | Missile & UAV attack cost | ≈ $230 million |
| Iran | Infrastructure & material damages | ≥ $400 million |
Total weapon cost: ~$230 million
⑥ TOTAL WAR COST (1 WEEK)
| Side | Total Cost |
|---|---|
| Israel | ≈ $5.075 billion |
| Iran | ≥ $630 million |
| Total | ≈ $5.7 billion |
Notes & Observations:
- Israel’s defense systems are costly, but effective.
- Iran’s air defense systems failed to protect several critical strategic assets.
- Official casualty figures and damage assessments may be withheld by both parties.
- Figures are estimates and may vary due to classified information.
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