THAAD

May- 2025 -

20 May

US Receives First Upgraded AN/TPY-2 Radar For Boosted Hypersonic Defense

The US Missile Defense Agency has received its first upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar to detect, track, and discriminate among ballistic missile threats.

14 May

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Saudi Arabia Boosts Local Manufacturing of THAAD Components

Saudi Arabia has produced the first locally made parts for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile launcher.

Feb- 2025 -

5 February

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Awarded $2.8 Billion THAAD 6.0 Development Contract

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a THAAD development contract with a ceiling of $2.81 billion.

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Receives 900th THAAD Interceptor

The US Missile Defense Agency has taken delivery of its 900th Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor from Lockheed Martin.

Nov- 2024 -

12 November

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Chinese Ballistic Missile Defense System to Be Unveiled This Week

China is set to unveil its Hongqi-19 (HQ-19) missile defense system at the upcoming Zhuhai Airshow 2024 this week.

Oct- 2024 -

21 October

Middle East

Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD interceptor

Staff Writer With AFP

Advanced US Missile System ‘in Place’ in Israel: Pentagon

An advanced THAAD missile defense battery is now "in place" in Israel, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said, as Washington seeks to help shield the country against Iranian attacks.

Jun- 2023 -

21 June

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

South Korea THAAD Deployment Receives Environmental Clearance

South Korea completed an environmental impact assessment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system Wednesday, paving the way for its full deployment.

Mar- 2023 -

29 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel