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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)

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It will take years to replace several advanced weapons systems used in the Iran war, according to a new report.
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Severity Of America’s Depleted Advanced Weapons Stockpiles Detailed In New Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 28, 2026

An advanced imaging infrared seeker from a U.S.-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile interceptor appears to have been recovered largely intact in Syria.
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THAAD Kill Vehicle’s Infrared Seeker Appears To Have Been Found In Syria Intact

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 7, 2026

The former head of the Army Air Defense Artillery School at Fort Sill offers unique insights into the challenges of defeating Iranian missiles and drones.
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Retired Patriot Battalion Commander On The Challenges Of Defeating Iran’s Barrages

By Howard Altman

Posted on Mar 24, 2026

The U.S. Army reportedly fired over 150 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile interceptors to help defend Israel during its 12-day war with Iran earlier this year.
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150 THAAD Ballistic Missile Interceptors Fired By U.S. During Iran’s Barrages On Israel: Report

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 25, 2025

The aircraf carrier USS Nimitz has recently seen its service life extended, a sign of stress on the fleet.
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Major U.S. Middle East-Focused Buildup Confirmed (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 16, 2025

In January, the U.S. military moved to halt work on the new AN/TPY-6 radar, one of seven key elements of the huge new air and missile defense architecture taking shape on Guam, and its current status is now unclear.
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Uncertainty Over AN/TPY-6 Guam Missile Defense Radar Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on May 27, 2025

THAAD deployment Israel
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U.S. Army’s First Combat Use Of THAAD Missile Defense System Just Occurred In Israel (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Geoff Ziezulewicz

Posted on Dec 27, 2024

Mk 41 launcher MDA Guam
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Tilting Mark 41 Launcher Emerges During Guam’s First Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test

By Geoff Ziezulewicz, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Dec 10, 2024

THAAD being sent to Israel
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Emergency THAAD Deployment To Israel Heightens Concerns On Strain To U.S. Air Defenses

By Howard Altman

Posted on Oct 14, 2024

Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape
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Plan To Massively Upgrade Guam’s Missile Defenses Takes Shape

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Aug 16, 2022

THAAD Missile Defense System Has Made Its First Combat Kill Defending The UAE
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THAAD Missile Defense System Has Made Its First Combat Kill Defending The UAE

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Jan 21, 2022

The Iron Dome Air Defense System Is Heading To Guam
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The Iron Dome Air Defense System Is Heading To Guam

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Oct 8, 2021

Mysterious Drone Incursions Have Occurred Over U.S. THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile Battery In Guam
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Mysterious Drone Incursions Have Occurred Over U.S. THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile Battery In Guam

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Nov 27, 2020

Missile Defense Madness: Myth Of Perfect Patriots, Magic THAAD, And The ICBM Shield
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Missile Defense Madness: Myth Of Perfect Patriots, Magic THAAD, And The ICBM Shield

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Nov 19, 2020

It’s Not What The U.S. Is Deploying To Saudi Arabia, It’s The Structure Of The Deployment
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It’s Not What The U.S. Is Deploying To Saudi Arabia, It’s The Structure Of The Deployment

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Oct 12, 2019

Another THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System Test Could Be Imminent
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Another THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile System Test Could Be Imminent

By Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 29, 2019