Ahead of the blazing United States and Israeli attacks on Iran from early Saturday, Iran's air defense network was down, but certainly not out. The three days since, marked by strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on Israel and American allies in the Middle East, have showcased just why effective air defenses are so important. Clips of luxury hotels on fire, debris from military bases flying into the air, and even advanced jets spiraling out of the sky under friendly fire in Kuwait have