THAAD

Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD anti-missile interceptor production

Israel’s closest parallel to the THAAD is the Arrow anti-missile system, but the systems employ different defensive capabilities.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
US Army 1st Lt. Tony Gosser with Task Force Talon, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, views a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. October 26, 2017.
A Lockheed Martin Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptor is seen during the third annual "Made in America Product Showcase" on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, July 15, 2019.

Third Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces unit completes THAAD training in US

These were conducted under the supervision of the manufacturer's experts and in cooperation with the US military as part of a joint defense agreement, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

|ByARAB NEWS/TNS
U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement regarding the Golden Dome missile defense shield in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025.

Pentagon Golden Dome to have four-layer defense system, slides show

The Golden Dome faces an ambitious 2028 deadline set by US President Donald Trump.

|ByREUTERS
Saudi Arabia’s Air Defense Forces announced the inauguration of its first battery of the THAAD missile defense system

Saudi Arabia activates US THAAD to deter looming Iran missile threat

The battery was reportedly purchased in a deal with US President Donald Trump during his first term, which includes an additional six THAAD batteries, 44 launchers, and 360 interceptors.

|BySHIR PERETS

IDF completes Patriot, Iron Dome drill

Two unnamed foreign military delegations observed drill and will participate in panel discussions with IDF.

APRIL 18, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Iron Dome testing

Israel, US military complete THAAD missile defense drills

"The cooperation between the defense system and its American equivalent emphasizes the professionalism and operational strength that brings better protection to the skies of Israel."

APRIL 2, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
ael, US complete first ever THAAD missile defense drills

What is one of the world's most advanced missile defense systems doing in Israel?

According to one expert, the deployment and its connected drill should not be looked at as one taking place due to regional events but as one which should have occurred years ago.

MARCH 6, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
The first of two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors is launched during a successful intercept test

U.S. THAAD missile defense system deployed in Israel, part of joint drill

According to IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Ronen Manelis, the THAAD system will be deployed to southern Israel and some 200 American troops will take part in the drill.

MARCH 5, 2019ByANNA AHRONHEIM
A U.S. Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system is seen on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, October 26, 2017.