Israel has turned to using air defense systems not originally designed to intercept some missiles as it faces mounting challenges to its deterrence capabilities, according to Israeli media.

Channel 13 reported late Tuesday that the Israeli army is relying on US interception systems as well as lower-tier systems such as “David’s Sling” to intercept certain missiles, despite not being designed for such threats, unlike more advanced systems such as the Arrow 3.

The move comes amid increasing pressure on the country’s air defense systems due to the intensity and diversity of incoming attacks.

The channel said the Israeli government failed to fund an additional production line for interceptor missiles due to financial disputes between the defense and finance ministries, despite warnings from security officials about the need to expand production.

Delays in allocating resources prevented timely expansion of manufacturing capacity, the report said, noting that increased production only began earlier this year after new infrastructure was developed.

The report also said that debts owed by the Israeli government to defense industry companies have been rising due to delayed payments for previously delivered equipment and systems.

Despite Israeli claims that interception accuracy reaches 90%, several incidents have resulted in dozens of Israelis being killed or injured by missiles and drones launched by Iran and Hezbollah.

Israeli authorities impose strict censorship on information related to losses caused by Iranian attacks, including the number of missiles that have struck and their locations.

The Israeli army is currently operating on multiple fronts, carrying out attacks in Iran and Lebanon. Israeli forces are also deployed in Gaza and the West Bank and staging daily incursions in Syria.

For over a month, the US and Israel have carried out an air offensive on Iran, killing more than 1,340 people so far, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.