US Sends Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence to Israel (THAAD)

The United States will provide Israel with the THAAD missile system. This is part of the US commitment to the defense of Israel amid a rise in violence with Iran, which recently has launched missile attacks on Israel.

Introduction to THAAD Missle Defence System

• THAAD is a missile defence system that can intercept and destroy incoming missiles.
• It is based on "hit-to-kill" technology, essentially hitting a missile in the air to kill it.
• The system includes 95 soldiers, six truck-based launchers, 48 interceptors, radar and tactical control equipment and is manufactured by Lockheed Martin.
• THAAD Defeats More Types of Ballistic Missiles as Well, Which Means Wider Coverage and a Protections Against Many Different Approaches to Seeking Destructive Results.
• Israel has THAAD deployed to strengthen their missile defenses, along with the U.S. protecting American soldiers and personnel there.
• The deployment has received a significant response from Iran, which sees it as endangering gas factory business.
• Iran loses an asymmetrical battle to Israel, which spends vast sums on its expensive missile defence systems, such as THAAD.
• The THAAD system's effectiveness and security to Israel show the U.S. never fails to strengthen its support toward Israel, and this will enhance Israeli defense while also raising tensions between these three states: the U.S.,Israel, and Iran.