Israel using older, less accurate munitions in Iran war to cut costs, KAN reports
The Israeli military has begun using older, less accurate munitions stored for half a century in its war with Iran, public broadcaster KAN reported Sunday. The move aims to reduce costs and clear aging stockpiles as the conflict enters its fourth week.
The Israeli military has begun using older, less accurate munitions in its war with Iran, Israel's public broadcaster KAN reported Sunday. The broadcaster said the army is deploying weapons "stored for half a century" to strike military bases in Iran, marking a shift in operational approach as the conflict continues.
Cost and stockpile considerations
The move is intended "to reduce costs and clear aging stockpiles," according to the report. KAN said the use of the munitions was "recently discovered by chance," suggesting the military had not publicly announced the change in its weapons deployment strategy. Israel's Defense Ministry did not comment on the report.
Conflict context
Regional escalation has continued to flare since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing over 1,300 people according to Iranian authorities, including former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolgirls. Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
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Weapons stockpile implications
The use of older munitions may indicate that Israel is managing its weapons inventories amid a prolonged campaign. The conflict has seen extensive exchanges of fire, with US and Israeli forces reportedly striking over 9,000 targets in Iran while Iran has launched thousands of projectiles toward Israel and Gulf states. The move to clear aging stockpiles could also free up storage for newer, more advanced munitions.
Regional outlook
The report comes as the conflict shows no signs of abating despite international calls for de-escalation. Israel has expanded its ground offensive in Lebanon, displacing over one million people, while Iran continues to threaten Gulf energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, keeping oil prices elevated.
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