Advanced US anti-missile system now 'in place' in Israel
The latest US air defense systems the Pentagon rushed to Israel are now “in place,” according to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system deploys 100 U.S. troops for operations in Israel and is intended to strengthen the country's anti-missile defenses following an attack from Iran earlier this month. […]
THAAD Anti-Missile System Is “In Place” In Israel, Says US
Kyiv: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said the U.S. military has rushed an advanced anti-missile system to Israel and that it is now “deployed.” THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System) is a key part of the U.S. military's multi-layered air defense system and will strengthen Israel's already strong anti-missile defenses. “The THAAD system is […]
US To Send High-Altitude Anti-Missile System THAAD To Israel Amid West Asia Conflict
This follows Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel on April 13th. Washington: The Pentagon announced Sunday that it will deploy high-altitude anti-missile systems and U.S. military crews to Israel to protect the ally from a potential Iranian missile attack. At the direction of U.S. President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that the Terminal […]
What Is The Iron Dome, Israel’s Anti-Missile Cover Since 2011
Jerusalem: Israel's Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted thousands of rockets since it began operations in 2011, providing critical cover for the country during times of conflict. The facility has been relied upon heavily to protect military and civilian installations from frequent barrages of rocket fire from Gaza and Lebanon in the ongoing war […]
