US commits to ‘significant undertaking’ as THAAD battery deployed to Israel
THAAD’s unique layered defence capabilities have resulted in a strong interest for the system in the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Europe. (Photo: UK MoD/Crown Copyright)
The Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system deployment forms part of broader adjustments by the US military to support the defence of Israel.
The deployment of a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) battery to Israel, along with 100 troops to operate it, has been authorised by US President Joe Biden, a statement by the Pentagon has confirmed, following Iran’s missile attacks against the country.
The THAAD system, produced by Lockheed Martin, has been designed to defend forces, population centres and critical infrastructure against short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, according to Shephard Defence Insight.
“[The deployment] is part of the broader adjustments the US military has made in recent months, to support the defence of Israel and protect Americans from attacks by Iran
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