Model Perspective
Model Perspective
Mar 3, 2026 · Operations

How Long Can Iran’s Missile Arsenal and US THAAD Last in the 2026 Conflict?

A detailed three‑equation dynamic model estimates the depletion rates of Iran’s ballistic missiles and the US‑Israel THAAD interceptors during the 2026 Middle‑East clash, revealing that THAAD runs out in about 2‑3 days while Iran’s effective missile window shrinks to roughly two weeks under high‑intensity fighting.

Iranian ballistic missilesTHAAD depletionconflict analysis
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How Long Can Iran’s Missile Arsenal and US THAAD Last in the 2026 Conflict?
Model Perspective
Model Perspective
Apr 26, 2022 · Fundamentals

How Can Lanchester Models Predict War Outcomes? A Step-by-Step Guide

This article introduces Lanchester's combat models—including conventional, guerrilla, and mixed war formulations—explains their assumptions and notation, provides a numerical example with force trajectories, and discusses the models' strengths and limitations for analyzing conflict dynamics.

Lanchester modelMathematical Modelingcombat dynamics
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How Can Lanchester Models Predict War Outcomes? A Step-by-Step Guide