February 3, 2025
THAAD. Photo Credit: US military
Lockheed Martin, a major US defense giant, has handed out the 900th interceptor of the THAAD missile defense system to the US Army.
This was reported on the official website of the company.
This milestone was important for the company because the THAAD interceptor provides the ability to destroy medium and short -range ballistic missiles in most orbit, both directly during takeoff and flight terminal stages.
The system is equipped with athletic warhead. This is much more effective than a normal high explosive warhead. This causes a greater destructive force to collide directly into the missile, causing damage to keep flying.
THAAD missile defense system under development. Photo: MDA
“This milestone happens when THAAD is emphasized in the strategic importance of THAAD in anticipating the evolving threats,” said the Vice President of Lockheed Martin’s Upper Tia integrated air and missile defense. One Dan Nimblet states.
According to the tactical and technical characteristics of the THAAD system, missiles can intercept ballistic missiles at a maximum of 150 km at an altitude of 150 km, and develop systems close to potential launch sites. Check the importance. 。
As the Middle East is unstable, the United States has deployed the THAD missile defense system battery in which ballistic missiles fired from Yemen on December 27, 2024 to support Israel.
Today, there are seven batteries in the United States, which is expected to be extended to eight batteries as a part of strengthening missile defense of US Army grounds.
The battle position of the THAAD missile defense system. Photo: US military
Earlier, Militarnyi reported that the United States has completed the first company training for the THAAD Missile Defense System in Saudi Arabia.
In total, it was planned to provide 44 launchers, 360 missiles, 16 command posts, seven an/TPY-2 radar, and auxiliary devices and maintenance services.
The total cost was estimated to be $ 15 billion.
The kingdom is expected to manufacture missile transport and launch containers and launcher components.
