US says THAAD anti-missile system 'in place' in Israel

Talking earlier than a go to to Ukraine, US Secretary of Protection Lloyd Austin stated that the THAAD superior anti-missile system is “in place” in Israel.

The US THAAD (Terminal Excessive Altitude Air Protection) anti-missile system has been totally deployed in Israel. Talking earlier than a go to to Ukraine, US Secretary of Protection Lloyd Austin stated that the THAAD superior anti-missile system is “in place” in Israel.

The system, which was rushed to Israel earlier this month is now totally deployed within the nation. The THAAD battery might be operated by a crew of about 100 US Military troopers in Israel, as required and in full cooperation with Israel’s air protection system. Austin declined to say whether or not the system is totally operational however burdened, “Now we have the flexibility to place it into operation in a short time and we’re on tempo with our expectations.”

The THAAD battery consists of six truck-mounted launchers, 48 interceptors, radio and radar tools, and requires almost 100 troopers to function. The battery has been despatched to assist defend Israel within the occasion of Iranian reprisals.

Printed by Globes, Israel enterprise information – en.globes.co.il – on October 21, 2024.