US prepared ‘THAAD’ security in Israel;

what is tad

THAAD is a sophisticated missile defense system designed to counter medium-range ballistic missile threats. It is the only US system capable of intercepting targets in and out of the atmosphere. Thad is continuously updated with emerging threats.

Why Thad?

After the last day’s conflict, Joe Biden said that Israel will be protected from ballistic missile attacks by Iran and its allies. Then the missile defense system is sent. The THAAD deployment bolsters the country’s defenses as Israel prepares to retaliate against Iran for an attack following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah.

Meanwhile, Iran has announced that any attack by Israel will be retaliated with a nuclear bomb.

The system can target surface-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, and THAAD defends against short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. Thad destroys targets by hitting them quickly. That is, a warhead is impacting missiles with force rather than exploding

Elements of Thad

Interceptor: Quickly intercepts and destroys missiles.

Launch Vehicle: Mobile trucks that carry and launch interceptors.

Radar: Detects threats at a range of 870 to 3,000 km.

Fire Control System: Coordinates the launch and targeting of interceptors.

A typical Thad system is called a Thad battery. A THAD battery consists of six truck-mounted launchers. Each carries up to eight interceptors. These will have radar and radio equipment. Reloading each launcher takes about 30 minutes and requires 95 US soldiers to load a full battery.

US Role in THAAD Deployment

The biggest feature of Thad is that it can only be operated by the US military. If deployed in Israel, the presence of US troops would be necessary. That is why 300 US soldiers are being sent to Israel. As part of the defense strategy, 7 THAAD batteries are currently deployed in various conflict zones. The decision to send Thad to Israel comes just a few weeks before the US presidential election.