359K views · 4.9K reactions | THAAD is a crucial component of the US effort to deploy a multi-layered, integrated ballistic missile defense system with its capability to intercept incoming missiles at endo- and exo-atmospheric altitudes. | Interesting Engineering | Facebook

The U.S. defense industry, led by Lockheed Martin, is planning to significantly increase output of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors following government requests to assess expanded manufacturing capacity. Current production of THAAD Talon interceptors sits at roughly 96 missiles per year, approximately eight per month, but business and defense officials have evaluated options to boost output three- to fourfold over the coming years to support allied needs and sustain inve

#Israel tendrá una nueva arma de defensa. El Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (#THAAD), usa una combinación de sistemas de radar e interceptores avanzados, siendo una de las armas antimisiles más poderosas del Ejército estadounidense. 🔗 Más: https://cnn.it/488hi5V | CNN en Español