How much an Iron dome Missile cost? How much Israel has fired in a year?

 The cost of an Iron Dome missile, specifically the Tamir interceptor missile, has been reported to range from $20,000 to $100,000, with variations in cost depending on the source and specifics of the missile's configuration. 

As for how many Iron Dome missiles Israel has fired in a year, there isn't a fixed annual figure since the usage varies greatly depending on conflict intensity. However, during significant escalations like the conflicts in 2023, it was noted that thousands of rockets were fired towards Israel, leading to a corresponding number of Iron Dome interceptions. For instance, during intense periods of conflict, over 4,500 rockets were reported to have been fired towards Israel, with the Iron Dome system intercepting many of these.

Given these insights:

• Cost: The cost per Iron Dome missile can be estimated at around $50,000 on average, considering the range provided.
• Usage: While exact annual figures for missile expenditure aren't consistently detailed, during heightened conflict periods, Israel might fire several thousand interceptors. For a rough estimation, if we consider a year with significant but not continuous conflict, Israel might fire anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand missiles, depending on the intensity and duration of rocket attacks from Gaza or other regions.

For a more precise annual figure, one would typically look at specific conflict periods or annual defense reports, which might not be publicly detailed to this extent. However, based on historical data and the nature of conflicts:

• In a year with moderate to high conflict: If Israel intercepts around 1,000 rockets (a conservative estimate for a year with notable but not continuous conflict), this could amount to around $50 million in Iron Dome missiles alone.
• In a year with lower conflict: The number could drop significantly, potentially to a few hundred missiles or less, reducing the expenditure accordingly.

These figures are estimations based on the information available up to 2024, and actual numbers could vary due to improvements in technology, changes in conflict dynamics, or other unreported factors.