The number of missiles (and rockets, as the terms are often used interchangeably in reports about Hezbollah's arsenal) that Hezbollah possesses is an estimate, as the group does not publicly disclose exact figures, and assessments come from intelligence sources, think tanks, and Israeli analyses. These numbers have changed significantly due to the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war, where Israel conducted extensive strikes that destroyed a large portion of the pre-war stockpile.
Pre-2024 estimates commonly cited Hezbollah's rocket and missile arsenal at 120,000 to 200,000 (or sometimes around 130,000–150,000), making it the largest non-state arsenal in the world at the time. This included mostly unguided short- and medium-range rockets, plus smaller numbers of more advanced precision-guided missiles, anti-tank, anti-ship, and other systems.
The 2024 conflict (escalating from late 2023) caused major degradation:
- Israeli officials estimated in late 2024 that Hezbollah had lost around 80% of its arsenal, leaving perhaps 20–30% remaining (implying roughly 20,000–50,000 at that point, though exact math varies by source).
- Post-ceasefire (November 2024 onward), Israel has continued targeted operations to prevent full rebuilding.
As of early 2026 (most recent detailed assessments from January–February 2026):
- Hezbollah's current rocket and missile arsenal is estimated at up to approximately 25,000 items, according to reports from Israeli research organizations like the Alma Research and Education Center. This consists mostly of short-range (up to ~80 km) and medium-range (up to ~200 km) rockets and missiles, with a daily launch capacity now limited to dozens rather than thousands.
- Advanced/strategic systems (precision-guided missiles, cruise missiles, air defense, shore-to-sea missiles) are far more limited—likely only dozens to a few hundred of each type, significantly reduced from pre-war levels.
Hezbollah has been actively attempting to rearm and reconstitute (with Iranian support via smuggling routes, often through Syria), and some reports from late 2025 suggested partial recovery toward higher numbers (e.g., 60–70% of pre-war levels in certain assessments). However, ongoing Israeli strikes and monitoring appear to have kept the total suppressed around the 25,000 mark in the most current public estimates.
These figures are inherently uncertain due to secrecy, hidden stockpiles (including underground/tunnels), and ongoing attrition/replenishment. Older sources (e.g., CSIS Missile Threat project) still list pre-war figures like 130,000, but they do not reflect the 2024–2026 impacts.
In summary: Hezbollah currently has an estimated ~25,000 rockets and missiles (as of early 2026 assessments), a sharp decline from its pre-2024 peak of 120,000–200,000 due to heavy losses in the recent war and continued Israeli operations.
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