The reason 2 missiles are usually fired to intercept is you can’t wait to see if the first missile was successful before launching another – it probably would be too late! So most militaries decided that 2 missiles give you high enough chance to intercept (say 99%) without burning through your stockpile too fast.
Superb compilation that is accessible to those who don't live and breathe this stuff. Well done.
It highlights the changing monetary calculus of power projection and the re-emerging prominence of the axiom that distance equals risk.
The conflict appears to be a tactical dead end with questionable strategic objectives.
This is a really helpful summary, thank you for putting it together!
The reason 2 missiles are usually fired to intercept is you can’t wait to see if the first missile was successful before launching another – it probably would be too late! So most militaries decided that 2 missiles give you high enough chance to intercept (say 99%) without burning through your stockpile too fast.
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