The Israeli army uses old ammunition in the war against Iran
Reports in Israeli media indicate that the Israel Broadcasting Corporation has revealed the use of decades-old ammunition by the Israel Defense Forces in strikes linked to the ongoing confrontation with Iran.
According to the report, the army has recently begun deploying what were described as inaccurate munitions stored for nearly half a century during attacks on military facilities inside Iranian territory.
The report suggested that this step is partly driven by cost-saving considerations, as well as an effort to reduce long-standing stockpiles of outdated weapons.
The information was reportedly uncovered unintentionally during internal reviews of operational equipment and logistics.
Israeli Military sources cited in the coverage indicated that some of these older bombs remain functional but lack the precision and technological upgrades found in modern guided munitions.
The use of legacy ammunition can carry operational and political implications, as on one hand, it may reflect pressure on defense budgets or supply chains during prolonged hostilities.
On the other, reliance on less accurate weapons could increase the risk of unintended damage or escalation in a highly sensitive regional conflict.
Israeli officials haven’t publicly confirmed all details of the report, however, the development has sparked debate within Israel about military preparedness, weapons modernization, and the broader costs of sustained confrontation with Iran.
