THAAD
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a highly effective, combat-proven defense against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. THAAD is the only U.S. system designed to intercept targets outside and inside the atmosphere. THAAD continues incremental capability improvements within the weapon system to continually improve effectiveness against current and emerging threats. In March 2022, the THAAD Weapon System successfully demonstrated integration with the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), providing the Warfighter with an expanded battle space and enhanced flexibility.
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THAAD is a highly effective, combat-proven defense against short, medium and intermediate-range ballistic missile threats. THAAD is the only U.S. system designed to intercept targets outside and inside the atmosphere. THAAD continues incremental capability improvements within the weapon system to continually improve effectiveness against current and emerging threats. In March 2022, the THAAD Weapon System successfully demonstrated integration with the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE), providing the Warfighter with an expanded battle space and enhanced flexibility.
Ability to intercept missiles inside or outside the atmosphere
Defends population centers and high value infrastructures
Interoperable with other ballistic missile defense systems
Highly mobile and deployable worldwide
